An enzyme binds to the substrate via its ______ ________.
Active Site
Determine if these are Saturated or Unsaturated: Avocados, Steak, Vegetable Oil, Butter, Milk, Peanut Butter
Saturated: Steak, Butter, Milk Unsaturated: Avocados, Vegetable Oil, Peanut Butter
What is the difference in number of strands between DNA and RNA?
DNA has 2 strands RNA has 1 strand
A student is identifying an unknown substance. Here are the test results: Benedict's Solution: Clear Blue Iodine: Dark Purple Biuret's: Clear Blue
Was it Milk, Pasta or Chicken?
Pasta
A student is identifying an unknown carbohydrate. Here are the test results: Benedict's Solution: Clear Blue (-) Iodine Test: Dark Purple (+) What is the type of carbohydrate?
Polysaccharide [starch]
Name the test for Proteins AND what a positive test result would be?
Biuret Test; purple/brown color
Name three differences between Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats.
Saturated Fats: Single Bonds, Solid, Animal Products Unsaturated Fats: Double Bonds, Liquid, Plant Products
What is the function of the nucleic acids?
Store genetic/hereditary information
Draw an example of an enzyme and label the following: substrate, enzyme, active site. Why is the active site unique?
*Pictures will vary. The active site is unique to a specific substrate the enzyme can bind to. If the active site becomes damaged, then the enzyme will no longer be able to function.