Macromolecules and Enzymes Flashcard PreAP

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What suffix do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the biological function of lipids?

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Long-term energy storage.

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What term describes the specificity of enzymes for their substrates?

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Specific.

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What does the prefix 'mono-' mean in biological terms?

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1.

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What is a substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Short-term energy storage.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer?

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A monomer is a single unit, while a polymer is a chain of monomers.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Information coding and storage.