Enzymes in Biochemical Pathways

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What role do enzymes play in biochemical pathways?

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They serve as catalysts.

Front

Factors impacting enzyme function in photosynthesis and cellular respiration:

• Light intensity and humidity
• Temperature, pH, and concentration
• Wind speed and soil type
• Altitude and pressure

Back

Temperature, pH, and concentration

Front

What is the role of enzymes and coenzymes in photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Back

They facilitate steps in the processes.

Front

What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

Lower the activation energy required

Front

What are enzymes primarily made of?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

Back

They speed up reactions

Front

What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme binds to?

Back

Substrate

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What is a key feature of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?

Back

They are reversible

Front

What suffix is commonly found at the end of enzyme names? Options: -ose, -ase, -ite, -ine

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-ase

Front

What is formed when a substrate binds to an enzyme's active site?

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Enzyme-substrate complex