Biomolecules Test Review

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What does the point of saturation on an enzyme activity graph represent?

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The point where all active sites on enzymes are full and enzymes cannot increase the rate of reaction.

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What is the term for when enzyme active sites are full, and there is still a high concentration of substrates?

Back

Enzyme Saturation.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

Back

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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What is the monomer to polymer relationship for carbohydrates?

Back

Glucose: Starch.

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Which biomolecule is primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

Back

Carbohydrate.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To increase the rate of reaction.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

Back

They can become denatured and lose their function.

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What is the role of substrates in enzyme activity?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon.

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What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer?

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A monomer is a single unit, while a polymer is a chain of monomers.

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What are the three main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.