Warm-up: Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What is the role of a substrate in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon, binding to the enzyme's active site to form products.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What elements are nucleic acids composed of?

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Nucleic acids are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P).

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What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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Most enzymes typically end with the suffix -ase.

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Define macromolecules.

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions in biological systems, allowing processes to occur at a faster rate.

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What is the difference between a substrate and a product in a chemical reaction?

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A substrate is the starting material that undergoes a reaction, while a product is the substance formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.