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Chapter 3/4 of Bio
Biological Molecules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| State the role of water in living organisms | Hydrolysis of starch, fats, protein, solvent for chemical process, regulate body temperature, to transport dissolved substances, raw materials for photosynthesis and to keep plants turgid. |
| List the elements which make up carbohydrates, proteins and fats | Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen |
| Explain enzyme action in terms of the 'lock and key' hypothesis | The active site of the enzyme behaves like a 'lock' which only one particular substrate, the 'key' can fit into the active site |
| Explain the effects of temperature and pH on the rate of enzyme catalysed reactions |