Macromolecule and Enzyme Review

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What macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic Acid

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What is the term for the energy required to initiate a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy

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How do enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions?

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By reducing the activation energy.

Front

What is the optimal pH for enzyme A?

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2

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What term describes an enzyme's ability to be used multiple times?

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Reusable

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Proteins.

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed.

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What is the role of substrates in enzyme activity?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon.