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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