10 Questions
What is the term for the building blocks of macromolecules?
Monomers
Which process involves adding water to break apart larger molecules?
Hydrolysis
What class of molecules are enzymes primarily made of?
Proteins
Which term refers to the creation of larger molecules from smaller ones?
Anabolism
What happens to enzymes when they denature?
They change shape
What is the substrate of the enzyme amylase?
Starch
Which indicator turns deep blue in the presence of starch?
Iodine Solution
What happens to Benedict’s Reagent in the presence of reducing sugars?
Color change from blue to deep red
At what pH does amylase function optimally?
7
Which enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of lipids?
Lipase
Test your knowledge on the four classes of biologically relevant molecules: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids. Learn about macromolecules, monomers, polymers, synthesis processes like dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis, and the concept of anabolism.
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