monomers
These monomers create proteins
amino acids
this polymer builds muscle
protein
What ending do all enzymes have?
-ase
These monomers create lipids
fatty acids
this polymer is responsible for warmth and long term energy
lipids / fats
What is an analogy for certain enzymes only working on specific substrates?
lock and key
What is the name of one carbohydrate monomer
glucose, fructose, galactose etc
this polymer is responsible for short term cell energy
carbohydrate
What is the term for an enzyme that speeds up a chemical reaction?
Catalyst
this monomer creates DNA
nucleotide
this polymer is responsible for keeping cell membranes in tact and giving them shape
lipids
Can enzymes get reused?
yes
what is the name of the process for changing monomers into polymers
synthesis/synthesizing
this polymer is responsible for creating genetic material
DNA
Enzymes lower the ____ _____ of a reaction to occur
activation energy