Biology. Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids.
A protein may consist of as many as ___ amino acids.
5,000.
The basic building blocks of proteins are....
Amino Acids.
An enzyme is a large ___ molecule.
Protein.
Regulating the manufacture of ____ is the function of the RNA.
Protein.
Why are enzymes necessary?
To act as a catalyst in chemical reactions.
In addition to the elements found in carbohydrates, proteins contain the element nitrogen.
True.
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
a complex molecule containing the genetic code.
Substrate
a compound that is involved in a chemical reaction and is chemically changed by the reaction.
Protein
a large, complex organic molecule consisting of a large number of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.
RNA (ribonucleic acid)
a nucleic acid that participates in the synthesis of proteins.
Enzyme
a protein molecule that is specialized to speed up a specific chemical reaction in biological systems.
Nucleic Acid
a sequence of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous organic bases—DNA and RNA.
Catalyst
any substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being used up in the reaction.
Amino Acid
the basic building block of proteins; contains a carboxyl group (-COOH) and an amino group (-NH2).
