Enzymes

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What is the optimal temperature for the enzyme based on the provided graph?

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30°C

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What are enzymes composed of?

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Amino acids

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What is a substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate

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What determines the specificity of an enzyme for its substrate?

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The shape of the enzyme and substrate.

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What term describes the fact that each enzyme only has one substrate that fits its active site?

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Specificity

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to an optimal point, after which it may denature.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions, such as high temperature or pH.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can reduce activity or denature the enzyme.