Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What does the term 'digestion' refer to in biological processes?

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Digestion refers to the process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What suffix is commonly found in the names of enzymes?

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Enzymes often end with the suffix 'ase'.

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What suffix is commonly found in the names of sugars (carbohydrates)?

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Sugars (carbohydrates) often end with the suffix 'ose'.

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What are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates?

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The monomers of carbohydrates are monosaccharides.

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What are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids?

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The monomers of nucleic acids are nucleotides.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological systems.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of energy and are involved in structural functions.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, disaccharides are composed of two monosaccharides, and polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides.

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What is the significance of the active site in an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.