carbohydrates
this biomolecule gives quick energy
This type of lipid is commonly found in cell membranes.
What are phospholipids?
Proteins are made up of these building blocks.
What are amino acids?
This nucleic acid carries genetic information.
what is dna
Enzymes speed up this kind of reaction in the body.
What are chemical reactions?
what is monosaccharide?
this is the basic unit (monomer) of carbohydrates.
This lipid stores energy for long-term use.
What are triglycerides (fats)?
This protein structure level describes the sequence of amino acids.
This type of protein helps fight infections.
DNA is found primarily in this part of the cell.
nucleus
This is the name of the molecule an enzyme acts upon.
substrate
this polysacchraride used by plants for structural support
what is cellulose
Lipids are generally insoluble in this substance.
What is water?
This type of protein helps fight infections.
antibodies
This sugar is found in RNA but not in DNA.
what is ribose
Enzymes work best at this condition, which includes temperature and pH.
optimum condition
This process breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
What is digestion (or hydrolysis)?
This lipid type includes hormones like testosterone and estrogen.
What are steroids?
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions are called this.
enzymes
This pair of bases always pair together in DNA.
What are adenine and thymine (or cytosine and guanine)?
This part of the enzyme binds to the substrate.
what is active site
This complex carbohydrate stores energy in animals.
What is glycogen?
This lipid is a major component of the waterproof coating on leaves.
What is a wax?
This type of bond links amino acids together in proteins.
what is a peptide bond
This enzyme helps unwind DNA during replication.
helicase
This term describes the enzyme's loss of function due to extreme conditions.
denaturation