Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What does the term 'catalyze' mean?

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To speed up a chemical reaction, often by the action of an enzyme.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are polymers made of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds.

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What are monomers?

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Monomers are the basic building blocks that combine to form polymers.

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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

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Substrates bind to the active site of an enzyme.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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

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What are carbohydrates commonly known as?

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Carbohydrates are often referred to as sugars.

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What suffix do many sugars (carbohydrates) end with?

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Sugars often end with the suffix 'ose'.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of biomolecules that include fats, oils, and waxes, primarily used for energy storage.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are polymers made of nucleotide monomers that store and transmit genetic information.