Enzymes and Chemical Reactions

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What do chemical reactions do in terms of energy?

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Chemical reactions can release or absorb energy.

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Why are enzymes important to living things?

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Enzymes are crucial for facilitating biochemical reactions.

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What organic compound are enzymes mostly made of?

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Enzymes are mostly made of proteins.

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What is the lock and key model?

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The lock and key model describes how enzymes and substrates fit together.

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What factors change chemical reactions involving enzymes?

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Enzyme concentration, temperature, and pH affect chemical reactions.

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What do the graphs show regarding enzyme function?

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Graphs illustrate the effect of enzyme concentration, temperature, and pH on enzyme function.

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When are enzymes involved in synthesis and digestion?

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Enzymes are involved in synthesis and digestion processes.