Pre-AP Bio Biomolecule/Enzyme Test review

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Store Genetic information

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Type of lipid that makes up the cell membrane

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Phospholipid

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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A temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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Identify the biomolecule: Lipid, Carbohydrate, Protein, Nucleic Acid

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Lipid

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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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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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Provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external stress, such as heat.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.