Enzymes

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Enzymes are... (Options: nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates)

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proteins

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Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

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B

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered denature

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How does an enzyme speed up a reaction?

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lowering the activation energy.

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It loses its shape.

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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speed up chemical reactions

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Do enzymes act on many different substrates?

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False

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Can enzymes be used again and again?

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True

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What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?

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-ase

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Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate