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MACRO-MOLECULES
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- 1Which group of molecules contains triglycerides and functions in energy storage?Lipids
- 2This diagram represents the molecular structure of ?Carbohydrate
- 3This molecular structure represents which macro-moleculeLipid
- 4Maltase is an enzyme found in cells. The diagram shows the activity of Maltase: What is the function of maltase in the cell?Breaks the bond between glucose molecules
- 5Why do animals need a regular supply of carbohydrates?To provide a source of cellular energy
- 6Enzymes are Catalysts. How do they increase reaction rates?Provide a site for a substrate to react, and Lower the energy of activation,
- 7What is the function of this Macro-molecule?This is a LIPID: Energy Storage
- 8Which macro-molecule has a structure made of an amino acid chain?Proteins
- 9Enzymes are proteins. What is the function of enzymes?Reduce the activation energy needed for reactions
- 10Nucleic acids are found in what cell structure?Nucleus
- 11Which Macro-molecule is the main component of the cell membrane?Lipid
- 12What are the 3 main functions of the Macro-molecule Protein?1. Repairs and Builds
2. Act as antibodies
3. Act as enzymes - 13What is the name of the main monomer that makes up carbohydrates?Glucose
- 14What is the primary function of DNA in organisms?Stores Genetic information
- 15Which molecules store and transmit genetic information?Nucleic Acids
- 16Antibodies and enzymes are composed primarily of amino acids. In which class of bio molecules would antibodies and enzymes belong?Proteins
- 17The enzyme catalse is involved in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. During this reaction the catalase......Is unchanged
- 18Which best describes the role of enzymes in a chemical reaction?Increases the reaction rate
- 19This diagram represents which macro-molecule?Nucleic Acid
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