Exploring Lipids and Proteins
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Which organ combines ammonia with carbon dioxide to form urea?

  • Kidneys
  • Liver (correct)
  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • What is the shape of DNA?

  • Triple helix
  • Single helix
  • Double helix (correct)
  • Spiral helix
  • What are the building blocks of DNA/RNA called?

  • Lipids
  • Monosaccharides
  • Nucleotides (correct)
  • Amino acids
  • What is the function of enzymes?

    <p>To regulate cell metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acid chains?

    <p>Hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to excess ketones produced during fat metabolism?

    <p>They cause keto-acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are amino acids converted into energy?

    <p>When there are too many proteins and carbohydrates and fats are not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acid chains?

    <p>Beta oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of too many ketones in the body?

    <p>Fruity breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are amino acids converted into energy?

    <p>When carbohydrates and fats are not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ handles fat metabolism with hydrolysis?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Kreb cycle?

    <p>To convert substances into ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of too many ketones in the body?

    <p>Fruity breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

    <p>To maintain cellular structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to excess ketones produced during fat metabolism?

    <p>They are excreted in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of amino acids in the body?

    <p>To maintain cellular structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process removes the nitrogen group called ammonia from amino acids?

    <p>Deamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is formed when the liver combines ammonia with carbon dioxide?

    <p>Urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DNA polymerase during DNA synthesis?

    <p>It binds the separated base pairings together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an organic base found in DNA?

    <p>Thymine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enzymes in cell metabolism?

    <p>They regulate cell metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification of enzymes based on their function?

    <p>Decarboxylases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active site of an enzyme?

    <p>A wall that fits a shaped object (substrate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during enzyme inhibition?

    <p>The active site of the enzyme is distorted and cannot fit the substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hydrolases?

    <p>To add water to a molecule without splitting it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cofactors in enzyme activity?

    <p>They are substances essential for enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors can affect enzyme activity?

    <p>Temperature, hydrogen ion concentration, cofactors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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