Biochemistry Flashcards
(40 cards)
lipid description
builds cell membranes and provides waterproof coverings
nucleic acid description
blueprint of an organism
protein description
speeds up chemical reactions
carbohydrate description
ends in -ose
lipid example
triglyceride
protein example
meat, fish, eggs
nucleic acid example
nucleotide
carbohydrate example
glucose, fructose, strach
Which type of organic compound gives the most calories of energy per gram?
lipid
carbohydrate function
quick main source of energy
nucleic acids function
used to identify the characteristics of an organism
lipid function
insulation
protein function
used as building blocks for the body, NOT energy
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction by lowering the amount of _____________energy to start the reaction.
activation
Enzymes are specific and can only bond with or act on one particular substrate: true or false?
true
The model of a substrate to an enzyme is called a lock and key model: true or false?
true
the place where the enzyme and substrate join
active site
a molecule that speeds up a reaction
catalyst
the reactant that the enzyme binds or attaches to
substrate
the amount of energy needed to start a reaction
activation energy
An organic compound will always have what 3 elements?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
An increase or decrease in pH or temperature can cause an enzyme to ____________.
Denature
hormones like insulin
protein
waxes, oils, butter
lipids
