Biomolecules and Enzymes

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Provide energy for the body.

• Store genetic information.

• Act as enzymes in biochemical reactions.

• Support cellular structure.

Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

• DNA is involved in protein synthesis, while RNA stores genetic information.

• DNA stores genetic information, while RNA is involved in protein synthesis.

• DNA and RNA are identical in function and structure.

• DNA is a single-stranded molecule, while RNA is double-stranded.

What is the significance of the shape of an enzyme?

• It determines the enzyme's specificity for its substrate.

• It affects the enzyme's temperature stability.

• It influences the enzyme's color and appearance.

• It has no impact on the enzyme's function.

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

• -ase

• -ine

• -ose

• -ate

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Store information for cells

• Provide energy to cells

• Transport nutrients across membranes

• Act as catalysts in biochemical reactions

What are lipids primarily used for?

• Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

• Transporting oxygen in the blood.

• Regulating body temperature.

• Producing hormones and enzymes.

What is an enzyme?

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.

• A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

• A lipid that stores energy in the body.

• A nucleic acid that carries genetic information.

What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

• A product formed after an enzyme reaction.

• The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

• A type of enzyme that speeds up reactions.

• A molecule that inhibits enzyme activity.