Enzymes

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What are enzymes primarily composed of?

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Enzymes are primarily composed of proteins.

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What is the optimum pH for the enzyme mentioned in the quiz?

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The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

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What is the function of the active site in an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is the pH range that is considered acidic?

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A pH range of 1 - 7 is considered acidic.

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What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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The primary role of enzymes is to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What is the term for substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed?

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Catalysts.

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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

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What is enzyme denaturation?

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Enzyme denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its three-dimensional structure and, consequently, its functionality.

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What are substrates in the context of enzyme activity?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon during a chemical reaction.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate, ensuring that only certain reactions occur.