Biomolecules and Enzymes Review

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Monomers of Lipids include:

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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Enzymes will make a reaction go _______ and use ______ energy.

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Faster, less.

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denature).

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Which polysaccharide is used by plants to make their cell wall?

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Cellulose.

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An enzyme speeds up a reaction by:

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Lowering the activation 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 primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy.

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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 is denaturation in enzymes?

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The alteration of an enzyme's shape, affecting its function.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).