Exit Ticket- Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acids are the monomers that make up proteins.

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the monomers that make up carbohydrates.

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What is the monomer of lipids?

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Lipids do not have true monomers, but they are often composed of fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in cells by lowering the activation energy.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The enzyme-substrate complex is formed when an enzyme binds to its specific substrate.

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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Lipids are responsible for insulation, long-term energy storage, and forming cell membranes.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).