ATP and Enzymes

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Substance that speeds up a reaction

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enzyme

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Energy needed for a reaction to occur

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Activation energy

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Are enzymes used up during a reaction?

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False

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Does an enzyme get recycled after the reaction occurs?

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True

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energy currency of a cell

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ATP

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What macromolecule is an enzyme?

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proteins

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Substrate

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reactant

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In the ATP-ADP cycle, what is being recycled over and over again?

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ADP

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered denature

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

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provides energy for cells