Chemistry of Life

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Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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Amino Acids

Front

The building blocks of most living things contain the element ___________

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Carbon

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

Back

Protein

Front

Which biomolecule group includes fats, oils, and waxes?

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Lipids

Front

Changes in the pH, temperature, enzyme concentration, and/or substrate concentration can negatively affect ___________

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the efficient function of an enzyme or catalyzed reaction

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules essential for life?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

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What is the significance of carbon in biological molecules?

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Carbon is the backbone of organic molecules and is essential for life.