Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What is the best definition of 'organic' in Biology?

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To contain carbon.

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What do enzymes speed up by lowering the energy required?

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Activation energy.

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What type of macromolecule is glucose (sugar)?

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Carbohydrate.

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Where are protons and neutrons located in an atom?

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Nucleus.

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What is the result of a covalent bond?

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Molecule.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze chemical reactions.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Composed of glycerol and fatty acids.