Enzymes
What do enzymes do to the activation energy of a reaction?
Enzymes lower activation energy
What is the monomer of a protein?
Amino Acids
Do lipids store long term or short term energy?
Long term
Do carbohydrates store short term or long term energy?
Short term
What is the monomer of nucleic acid?
Nucleotides
How does the speed of a reaction change when an enzyme is added?
The reaction speeds up (moves faster)
True or False: All enzymes are proteins
True
What elements are lipids made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What are the monomers of a carbohydrate called?
Monosaccharides
True or False: Nucleic Acid is non-genetic material that helps direct protein synthesis
False: Nucleic acid is genetic material
What can happen to enzymes at extremely high or low temperatures and pH levels?
The enzyme denatures (changes shapes
What are the elements found in protein?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Name one example of a lipid
Fish, oil, butter, peanuts, almonds, cashews, etc.
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, yuca, chips, etc.
What are the two types/examples of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
When an Enzyme is present, is a reaction Catalyzed or Uncatalyzed?
Catalyzed
Name at least one function of proteins
Aids in expression of genes
Aids in cell transport
Catalyzes reactions
How do you identify a lipid visually?
Carbon-Hydrogen Chains/Lines
What is the ratio of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen inside of carbohydrates?
1:2:1
What element does Nucleic Acid contain that no other elements have?
Phosphorus
There are two important characteristics about enzymes: Enzymes are S_____ and R______
Specific and Reusable
Name 3 examples of protein
Chicken, fish, steak, eggs, dairy, etc.
Where are lipids found in a cell?
The cell membrane
How do you identify a carbohydrate visually?
Carbon Rings
What geometrical shape can you see when looking at nucleotides?
Pentagons