Africa: Diets, Digestion, and Biomolecules

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What is digestion?

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Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

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What biomolecule contains genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids contain genetic information.

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of lipids.

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What happens to enzymes when heated to high temperatures?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured).

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What is a substrate in enzymatic reactions?

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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme.

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What are the main types of biomolecules?

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The main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

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Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions that break down food into nutrients.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and support cellular functions.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat.