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 BIOMOLECULES

LEARNING OUTCOME

1.To Define vitamins and enzymes and distinguish between the two.

2.To Classify vitamins into fat-soluble and water-soluble categories with examples.

3.To List the major types of enzymes and their functions in biological processes.

4. To Explain the role of enzymes as biological catalysts and the importance of vitamins in metabolism and health.

5. To Differentiate between enzyme activity and vitamin function with examples

Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts for normal body function and good health.They are divided into fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (B-complex, C) vitamins.enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.enymes are made of proteins and work best at specific temperatures and pH levels.both vitamins and enzymes are essential for digestion, metabolism, and overall health. Vitamins

Enzymes

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Objective type

 Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

a) Vitamin B

b) Vitamin C

c) Vitamin A

d) Vitamin B12

→ Answer: c) Vitamin A

2. Enzymes are made up of:

a) Carbohydrates

b) Fats

c) Proteins

d) Vitamins

→ Answer: c) Proteins

3. Which vitamin is water-soluble?

a) Vitamin D

b) Vitamin E

c) Vitamin K

d) Vitamin C

→ Answer: d) Vitamin C

Short answer type

1. What are vitamins? Give two examples.

2. Differentiate between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.

3. What is the role of enzymes in the human body?

4. Why are enzymes called biological catalysts?

5. Name two fat-soluble and two water-soluble vitamins.

6. List any two functions of vitamins in the human body.

7. What are enzymes made of?