A&P Macromolecule Review- Digestive System Intro

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Temperature can influence the action of an enzyme.

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What is a job that proteins do NOT have in the body?

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Insulation.

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What macromolecule is made up of a chain of amino acids and is essential for muscle function?

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Proteins.

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What is the function of the lips in the digestive system?

Back

Judge texture & temperature.

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What role do enzymes play in digestion?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions that break down food.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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They provide energy.

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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They store energy and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids and their function?

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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) store and transmit genetic information.