Match the following terms and definitions.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

amino acid

substrate

RNA (ribonucleic acid)

the basic building block of proteins, contains a carboxyl

group (-COOH) and an amino group (-NH2)

any substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without

being used up in the reaction

3. a complex molecule containing the genetic code

a protein molecule that is specialized to speed up a specific

chemical reaction in biological systems

a sequence of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous organic

bases-DNA and RNA

a large, complex organic molecule consisting of a large

number of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds

7. a nucleic acid that participates in the synthesis of proteins

a compound that is involved in a chemical reaction and is

chemically changed by the reaction

catalyst

nucleic acid

enzyme

protein

Terms in this set (8). Amino Acid. The basic building block of proteins; contains a carboxyl group (-COOH) and an amino group (-NH2). Catalyst. Any substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being used up in the reaction ... A sequence of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous organic bases-DNA and RNA.

Amino acid refers to a fundamental building block of the proteins comprising an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Any component that enhances a chemical reaction without itself getting consumed in the reaction is known as the catalyst.

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid refers to a composite molecule comprising the genetic code.

Enzyme refers to a molecule of protein, which is unique to accelerate a particular chemical reaction in a biological system.

Nucleic acid refers to a sequence of phosphates, sugars, and nitrogenous bases, that is, DNA and RNA.

A protein refers to a large and composite organic molecule comprising a huge number of amino acids associated together by the peptide bonds.

RNA or ribonucleic acid refers to a nucleic acid, which takes part in the production of proteins.

A compound, which takes part in a chemical reaction, and is chemically modified by the reaction is termed as a substrate.