Macromolecules and Enzymes Study Guide

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What are the two main forms in which animals store energy?

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Fats and glycogen.

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Which element is unique to proteins and not found in lipids or carbohydrates?

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Nitrogen.

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What type of macromolecule are cellulose and glycogen classified as?

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Carbohydrates.

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What is the carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen ratio in carbohydrates?

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1:2:1.

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At what temperature does an enzyme typically become denatured?

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63 C.

Front

What are macromolecules?

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Large molecules made up of smaller subunits, essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are enzymes and what role do they play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.