Macromolecules and Enzymes Basics Review

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Which element is found in proteins but NOT carbohydrates?

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Nitrogen

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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Enzymes work by lowering the amount of energy that is needed to start a reaction. That energy is called?

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Activation energy

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What are the monomers for carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

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Glucose, also known as blood sugar, is which type of macromolecule?

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Carbohydrate

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What are macromolecules?

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Large molecules made up of smaller subunits (monomers) that are essential for life.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.