Enzymes

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Which type of large, biological molecule are enzymes made of?

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Protein, Proteins

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What is the name of the part of an enzyme that binds to the substrate molecule?

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Active site

Front

What is the name of the molecule that can bind to the active site of the enzyme?

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Substrate

Front

What word describes any substance that speeds up a chemical reaction but do not get changed or used up themselves?

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Catalyst

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What name is given to a protein molecule that acts as a biological catalyst?

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Enzyme

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What 3 letters are found at the end of the names of most enzymes?

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ase, -ase

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What word is used to describe the conditions (e.g. temperature and pH) that an enzyme works best at?

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Optimum, Optimum condition, Optimum conditions

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What phrase describes the model used to explain why an enzyme only catalyses one specific reaction?

Options: Lock and Key, lock and key fit, lock and key model

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Lock and Key, lock and key fit, lock and key model

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When an enzyme has permanently lost its function due to high temperatures or extreme pH, it is said to be...

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Denatured

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Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site. What is this called?

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specific