Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions in living cells.

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How do enzymes increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Enzymes increase the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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What is the basic building block of enzymes?

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The basic building block of enzymes is amino acids.

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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

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Substrates bind to the active site of an enzyme.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are made of proteins.

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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The primary function of an enzyme is to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is activation energy?

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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic processes?

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Enzymes facilitate and regulate metabolic processes by speeding up reactions.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times after catalyzing a reaction.

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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.