Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What is the monomer for protein?

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Amino Acids

Front

What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst

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What are two factors that can affect an enzyme's ability to function?

Back

Temperature and pH

Front

Carbohydrates are made of which elements?

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C, H, O

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Back

To catalyze chemical reactions

Front

What are lipids primarily made of?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What is the process by which enzymes are denatured?

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A change in temperature or pH that alters the enzyme's structure

Front

What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support