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Journal # 9
Name the 6 Most common elements in macromolecules
Why is carbon Special?
Complete the Chart
Protein Carb Nucleic Acid Lipids Monomer
Polymer
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Hydrolysis
Water is added to a compound and it breaks the bond between the atoms in the compound.
Condensation
When atoms join together to form a compound, a water molecule is sometimes given off.
Why? Example: proteins from your dinner must be broken down and reassembled into specific proteins your body needs
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Enzymes ­ Type of Protein
What do enzymes do?
Enzymes speed up chemcial reactions Are enzymes reusable?
Substrate
Yes!!!!!
Enzyme
How does and enzymes structure relate to its job?
Active Site
It's shape determines which substrate or molecule that it will break down
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Enzymes can be damaged......
If the shape is changed, then it can not function!
Heat
Acids Bases
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