Enzymes

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What do enzymes do?

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Enzymes build things up or break them down.

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What does it mean that enzymes are specific?

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It means that an enzyme only works with molecules that are the right size and shape.

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To which category of macromolecules do enzymes belong?

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Enzymes belong to the category of proteins.

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What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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The molecule that an enzyme acts upon is called a substrate.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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How do enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway.

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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 happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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After catalyzing a reaction, the enzyme is not consumed and can be used again.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors that can affect enzyme activity include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is enzyme denaturation?

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Enzyme denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions.