Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide short-term energy.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in the body?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a substrate in enzyme activity?

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The reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the term for the specific region where an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Active site.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.