Enzymes

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What is the process called when amino acids are joined together by removing H+ and OH-?

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Dehydration synthesis.

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Can an enzyme be used multiple times in a chemical reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be used multiple times.

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What is the term for the final product formed in a chemical reaction involving enzymes?

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Product.

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What are enzymes primarily made of?

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Proteins.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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It is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

Front

What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibitors?

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind to a different site.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to their substrates, meaning each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction.