Macromolecules and Enzymes Study Guide by Kate Laster

1. what is the difference between facilitated diffusion and simple diffusion?

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facilitated diffusion requires a helping protein to move SUGAR. simple diffusion requires no helper protein and moves CO2 and O2 across the membrane.

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phagocytosis is the process by which large molecules or other cells are eaten/engulfed.

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the monomer of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide, otherwise known as simple sugars. some examples of this are glucose and fructose. (-ose)

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the function of carbohydrates is to serve as the main energy source

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pentose sugar, phosphate group, one of four nitrogenous bases.

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an enzyme is a protein that serves as a biological catalyst by speeding up bodily chemical reactions. they often end in -ase.

ex.

amylase, lipase, acetylcholinesterase, etc.

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-coenzymes and cofactors

-substrate concentration

-temperature

-acidity (pH)

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