Biochemistry

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Flashcards on Biochemistry, created by mtangredi on 30/05/2013.
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Macro-Molecule A very large molecule composed of hundreds or thousands of atoms. Ex. protiens and carbohydrates.
Enzymes Protien molecules that catalyze (help speed up) chemical reactions.
3-Dimensional Shape Important for proper functioning of a molecules.
Monosaccharides The units that join to form a polysaccharide.
Amino Acids The individual units that bond together to form a protien.
What do enzymes do? Enzymes break apart (digest) or put together (synthesize) the substrate into products. Enzymes cause chemical reactions with certain temperature ranges.
Digestion of Nutrients Each type of nutrient is digested by only one kind of enzyme. Ex. protease digest protiens but not glucose or starches.
Glucose (size) Will diffuse.
Starch (size) Won't diffuse through the cell membrane.
Biochemistry The science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
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