Biomolecules and Enzyme Functions

Front

What are biomolecules?

Back

Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body.

Front

What is the role of lipids in the body?

Back

Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Proteins are made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

Front

What is the active site of an enzyme?

Back

The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

Front

What is a substrate in enzymatic reactions?

Back

A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

Front

What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

Back

Enzyme specificity means that each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction for a particular substrate.

Front

What factors affect enzyme activity?

Back

Factors that affect enzyme activity include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

Front

What is the optimal temperature for most human enzymes?

Back

The optimal temperature for most human enzymes is around 37°C (98.6°F).