Enzymes and Macromolecules

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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Do all chemical changes require an enzyme?

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No, chemical changes can occur without enzymes.

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What are carbohydrates commonly referred to as on nutrition labels?

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Sugar.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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Which macromolecule serves as long-term stored energy?

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Lipids/Fats.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Proteins.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information, such as DNA and RNA.