BIOMOLECULE AND ENZYME TEST REVIEW
Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct scientific term or striking through the incorrect choice.
1. Biomolecules are large _________________ composed (made) of smaller subunits
(parts) called_________________ units.
2. ________________ are proteins that [speed up, slow down] chemical reactions by
[adding energy, lowering activation energy].
3. Enzymes act upon a specific reactant called a _________________ that fits into the
enzymes ______________ ____________ and changes it into a _______________.
Match the structure to the function.
____ 4. Providing quick energy.
A.
____ 5. Store and transmit genetic information.
B.
____ 6. Regulate chemical reactions (speed up).
C.
____ 7. Major component of cell membranes.
D.
Strike through the term that does not belong in each of the following groups; write 2 complete sentence of explanation.
8. monosaccharide; fatty acid; polysaccharide; starch; glucose
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9. protein; lipid; carbohydrate; fatty acid; nucleic acid
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10. DNA; self replicating life; enzyme; nucleic acid; nucleotide
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11. protein; enzyme; glucose; amino acid; catalase
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12. nucleotide; amino acid; wax; monosaccharide; fatty acid
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13. ear wax; bacon grease; muscle; butter; vegetable oil
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14. Label the following diagram. On a separate sheet of paper describe the illustration.
15.
Place a “dot” on each graph indicating where the
enzyme is working most efficiently. On a separate sheet
of paper explain why the enzyme function declines
rapidly after that dot.
16.
On a separate sheet of paper explain which
enzyme (pepsin or trypsin) would function best in the
stomach environment.