Macromolecules and Enzyme Review

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What is cohesion?

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Cohesion is the property of molecules sticking to the same type of molecules, which is important in processes like water transport in plants.

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What does the x-axis represent on a graph?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is manipulated or changed.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are macromolecules, such as DNA and RNA, that store and transmit genetic information.

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What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes decrease the activation energy necessary to initiate chemical reactions, making them occur more easily and quickly.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the specific reactant that an enzyme acts upon during a chemical reaction.

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What is adhesion?

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Adhesion is the property of different types of molecules sticking to each other, which is crucial for processes like water's ability to climb up plant roots.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their primary function?

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Lipids are a group of macromolecules that are hydrophobic and primarily function in energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.