Organic Molecules and Enzymes

The region on an enzyme to which the substrate binds

• Active site
• Conformation
• Reaction site
• Zone of specificity

Which of the following molecules speed up or acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions?

• Steroids

• Enzymes

• Sugars

• Waxes

Which term refers to an enzyme no longer functioning due to a change in shape?

• Conformation
• Optimization
• Denaturation
• Specification

Which elements must be present in organic molecules?

• carbon and oxygen
• carbon and nitrogen
• carbon and hydrogen
• carbon and phosphorus

Identify the organic compound.

• NaCl
• H₂O
• CO₂
• C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

Which two organic molecules provide the body with energy?

• Carbohydrates and Lipids
• Carbohydrates and Proteins
• Lipids and Proteins
• Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and contains your DNA?

• Carbohydrate
• Lipids
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

• Nucleic Acid
• Carbohydrate
• Protein
• Lipids

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

• Protein
• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

Which biomolecule includes sugars and starches?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acid