Enzymes

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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 are enzymes primarily made of?

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Proteins

Front

What occurs to enzymes when they are exposed to high temperatures?

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They denature, altering their shape.

Front

What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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-ase

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

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

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Active site

Front

How does pH affect enzyme activity?

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

Front

What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate.

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What is the effect of enzyme concentration on reaction rate?

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Increasing enzyme concentration generally increases the reaction rate, provided substrate is available.

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What is the term for molecules that inhibit enzyme activity?

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Inhibitors