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What is the main function of enzymes in the body?
What is the main function of enzymes in the body?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to extreme temperatures?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to extreme temperatures?
During which condition do stomach digestive enzymes work most effectively?
During which condition do stomach digestive enzymes work most effectively?
What must be done to a protein in order to accurately test for its presence in a solution?
What must be done to a protein in order to accurately test for its presence in a solution?
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How does the shape of a substrate relate to the active site of an enzyme?
How does the shape of a substrate relate to the active site of an enzyme?
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Study Notes
Enzymes
- Enzymes are biological catalysts
- Catalysts speed up reactions by lowering activation energy
- Enzymes are needed because they help different molecules in the body function (e.g., digestive system)
- The active site of an enzyme is where the substrate fits; it is highly specific
- The substrate has a complementary shape to the active site
- The substrate combines with the enzyme's active site and undergoes a change
- The enzyme and substrate have kinetic energy
- Enzymes are denatured by high temperature and pH
Biomolecules and Enzymes
- Carbohydrates provide the most energy
- Starch, reducing sugars, proteins are biomolecules
- Indicators for testing these include iodine, Benedict's reagent, ethanol, and biuret reagent
Testing for Biomolecules
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Starch: Iodine solution
- Positive result: Amber to blue/black
- Negative result: Remains amber
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Reducing sugars: Benedict's reagent
- Positive result: Blue to orange/red/green
- Negative result: Remains blue
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Proteins: Biuret reagent
- Positive result: Blue to purple/violet
- Negative result: Remains blue
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Lipids (fats): Ethanol
- Positive result: Cloudy white emulsion
- Negative result: No cloudy white emulsion
Energy release
- Energy released from food
- 100 x 4.2 x temperature increase = energy released
- Energy = volume of water x rise in temperature x 4.2
- Mass of seed x 100
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Test your knowledge on biomolecules and enzymes with this quiz. Explore the roles of enzymes, the process of catalysis, and the methods of testing for various biomolecules. Perfect for biology students looking to enhance their understanding of these essential biological components.
