COLOR! Proteins for Structures and Enymes

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What is the primary function of DNA in relation to proteins?

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DNA contains instructions for how to build proteins.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes construct proteins using information in the DNA.

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What type of organic compound is hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin is a protein.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a type of protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the substance on which an enzyme acts.

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How do proteins contribute to the color of a chameleon?

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Proteins produced by the chameleon contribute to its beautiful colors.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the process of translating DNA into proteins called?

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The process is called protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.

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How do enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes provide an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.