Enzymes

Front

What is the term for the ability of an enzyme to only bind to a specific substrate?

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Specificity

Front

What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

Back

A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

Front

What are the substances called that undergo change in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants

Front

What is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Enzyme-substrate complex

Front

What are enzymes primarily made of?

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Proteins

Front

What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

Front

How do competitive inhibitors affect enzyme activity?

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Competitive inhibitors compete with the substrate for binding to the active site, reducing enzyme activity.

Front

What is the significance of pH in enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range in which it functions best; deviations can lead to decreased activity or denaturation.

Front

What is the term for a non-protein molecule that assists an enzyme in its function?

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Cofactor