Macromolecule & Enzyme Review

Front

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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Amino Acids

Front

Which function is performed by nucleic acids?

Back

Store genetic information

Front

What is the purpose of an enzyme?

Back

Speed up reactions

Front

What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?

Back

-ase

Front

Which of the following is not one of the four major classes of macromolecules?

Back

Carbon

Front

What are the four major classes of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

Provide energy and structural support

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Energy storage and forming cell membranes

Front

What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

Back

They lower the activation energy required for reactions to occur.