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3. a molecule composed of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds
4. enzymes that break down starch into sugar
5. single building block
7. quick energy
8. Elements of nucleic acids
10. monomer of a protein
11. explain binding between the active site of an enzyme and a substrate molecule
14. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
15. are the simplest form of carbohydrate
17. part of the enzyme where the substrate binds
18. When an enzyme binds to the appropriate substrate, subtle changes in the active site occur
19. phosphorus groups, nitrogenous base, and sugar make this up

1. long term energy storage
2. are relatively more complex carbohydrates. They are polymers made up of many monosaccharides.
6. A catalyst that brings about a specific biochemical reaction.
8. Elements of proteins
9. reactant of an enzyme catalyzed reaction
12. 1:2:1
13. stores genetic information
16. Competitive/Non-Competitive