Biochemistry

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What are protein molecules composed of?

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Protein molecules are composed of long chains of amino acids.

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What is the term for the distortion of enzyme molecules at high temperatures?

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The distortion of enzyme molecules which occurs at high temperatures is known as denaturation.

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What is a long chain of sugars connected called?

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A long chain of sugars connected is called a polysaccharide.

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What are two examples of carbohydrates?

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Two examples of carbohydrates are sugars and starches.

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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

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Substrates bind at the active site of an enzyme.

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What is the basic unit of proteins?

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The basic unit of proteins is the amino acid.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids are nucleotides.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.