Enzymes

Front

The substance that binds to an enzyme is called a?

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Substrate

Front

Why are enzymes necessary for reactions in our cells?

Back

The reactions are too slow to meet the needs of the cell if enzymes are missing.

Front

Changes in pH and temperature can ___________________ an enzyme which causes it to lose its shape and affects its function.

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denature

Front

What is the optimal pH for this enzyme?

Back

9

Front

The ____________________ mechanism describes how each substrate must fit into the enzyme.

Back

lock and key

Front

The _____________________ mechanism describes how an enzyme changes shape once the substrate is bonded.

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induced fit

Front

What is the purpose of an enzyme?

Back

speed up chemical reactions

Front

Where do substrates bind to an enzyme?

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active site

Front

Once a new product leaves an enzyme, the enzyme is unchanged and ready for the next substrate. What is this called?

Back

reusable

Front

What does not affect the functioning of an enzyme? Options: pH, temperature, metabolism, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, inhibitor molecules.

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metabolism