NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Enzymes are ____ that speed up or carry out chemical reactions.
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lipids
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polysaccharides
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carbohydrates
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proteins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can cause health problems. Enzymes in our blood can also help healthcare providers check for injuries and diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enzyme: An enzyme is a biological catalyst. It speeds up a reaction by lowering or reducing the activation energy of the reaction. It can increase the rates of both forward and backward reactions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Enzymes are protein molecules-long chains of amino acid residues.
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