2 main functions (jobs) of biomolecules:
Protein
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
ENERGY for our bodies
BUILDING THINGS for our bodies
Match the biomolecule with their description:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Nucleic Acids | arrow_right_alt | Long-term energy / back-up |
Lipids | arrow_right_alt | "Quick" / fast energy |
Protein | arrow_right_alt | Instructions (DNA and RNA) |
Carbohydrates | arrow_right_alt | Builds physical traits |
Which biomolecules provides immediate energy
Enzymes are PROTEINS that can either break molecules down or put molecules together.
Enzymes are CATALYSTS because they speed up reactions
Without enzymes, you WOULD be able to live because the reactions to keep ypu alive are QUICK
Enzymes catalyze (speed up) specific chemical reactions by _________ a chemical reaction's ______________.
Match the Enzyme Vocabulary:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Active site | arrow_right_alt | Works with / goes INTO the enzyme |
Product | arrow_right_alt | The "mouth" / attachment site |
Substrate | arrow_right_alt | Is MADE / comes OUT of the enzyme |
Select 1 option for the stomach
Select 1 option for everywhere else in your body