Biomolecules and Enzymes

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Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

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Protein

Front

Lipids are made up of which of the following?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids tails

Front

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

Back

-ase

Front

What is the function of nucleic acids?

Back

Store information for cells

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

Provide energy for the body.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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They lower the activation energy needed for reactions to occur.

Front

What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.