EOC WARM UP: BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

EOC WARM UP: BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

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Biology

10th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amylase?

Back

Amylase is a biocatalyst (enzyme) that hydrolyzes starch into simple sugars, primarily found in the pancreas and saliva.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of biomolecule is amylase?

Back

Amylase is a protein.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the optimal pH range for most human enzymes?

Back

The optimal pH range for most human enzymes is 6–8.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to salivary amylase when food enters the stomach?

Back

The action of salivary amylase slows dramatically due to the lower pH in the stomach.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes salivary amylase to stop digesting food?

Back

The pH of the stomach is lower than in the mouth.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are monomers?

Back

Monomers are small, basic molecular units that can join together to form larger molecules (macromolecules).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a macromolecule?

Back

A macromolecule is a large complex molecule, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, formed from smaller units (monomers).

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