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Biology Exam
Biology Exam (biochemistry)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When an enzyme changes shape and no longer works, which is called | denatured |
| All of your body's cell use what sugar for energy | glucose |
| What three elements are found in ALL organic compounds | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen |
| The building blocks of all carbohydrates are called | monosaccharides |
| The building blocks of all proteins are called | amino acids |
| The building blocks of all lipids are called | fatty acids + glycerol |
| What kinds of fats are GOOD for you | unsaturated |
| What organisms are produced from unsaturated fats | plants + fish |
| What kinds of fats are BAD for you | saturated |
| What organisms are produced from saturated fats | animals |
| What is BAD cholesterol called | LDL |
| What is GOOD cholesterol called | HDL |
| What are the four major groups of biological macromolecules studied | carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids |
| What macromolecule group do enzymes belong | protein |
| What two things can cause an enzyme to become denatured | temperature, pH |