Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information inherited from your parents.

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What is the monomer for proteins?

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Amino acid.

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Which elements make up nucleic acids?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy, speeding up the reaction.

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What do enzymes do to activation energy?

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They decrease it.

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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 support cellular structure.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed.