Chemistry of Life Review

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What is one job that proteins do NOT have in the body?

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Storing genetic information.

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True or False: An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once.

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False.

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After the enzyme and substrate bind together and perform the reaction, what does the substrate become?

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A product.

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Which biomolecule is made of amino acids?

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Protein.

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What is the main function of carbohydrates?

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Main source of energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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The substance on which an enzyme acts.

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What is the difference between a product and a substrate?

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A substrate is the starting material, while a product is the result of the reaction.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.