Section 3 - Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A type of protein that speeds up metabolic reactions in plants and animals without being permanently changed or destroyed.

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What suffix is commonly found in the names of enzymes?

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-ase

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How do enzymes affect the energy of activation in a reaction?

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Enzymes lower the energy of activation for the reaction.

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What is NOT a function of proteins?

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Storing genetic information.

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Which macromolecule is important for insulation in animals?

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Lipids.

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What are macromolecules?

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Large complex molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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They act as catalysts to increase the rate of reactions.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in living organisms?

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As a primary source of energy.