Enzymes
What does an enzyme do?
Speed up chemical reactions
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
What 3 elements are in all 4 biomolecules?
Hydrogen, Oxygen, & Carbon
Which two biomolecules are used for energy?
Carbohydrates & Lipids
What biomolecules do sugars and starches fall under?
Carbohydrates
What is the name of the "thing" that binds to an enzyme?
Substrate
What are the monomers of a lipid?
Fatty Acid & Glycerol
What element is only found in proteins and nucleic acids?
Nitrogen
Which biomolecule is used to store energy?
Lipids
What two factors can impact enzyme function?
Temperature & pH
How do you know if a substrate can bind to an enzyme?
Needs to have the same shape
What is the monomers of a protein?
Amino Acid
What element is only found in nucleic acids?
Phosphorus
Which biomolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic Acids
What is the term when an enzyme loses it's shape?
Denaturation
What is the name of the region where the substrate binds?
Active Site
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
Nucleotide
Which biomolecule typically has the longest chain of carbon molecules?
Lipids
Which biomolecule makes enzymes?
Proteins
What is an example of a nucleic acid?
DNA or RNA
What are the four chemical reactions that enzymes speed up?
Synthesis, Digestion, Hydrolysis, & Dehydration Synthesis
Which biomolecule repairs muscles?
Proteins
If a molecule has a long chain of carbons, what can be assumed about it's energy?
It can be used for a large amount of energy