IG5 enzyme

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that accelerates chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, allowing them to occur more easily and quickly.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and activation energy?

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Enzymes reduce the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur, facilitating the reaction.

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Enzymes are classified as proteins.

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What is the function of pepsin?

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Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides in the stomach.

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What is chymotrypsin and what is its function?

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Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine.

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How do enzymes affect the rate of chemical reactions?

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Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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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 specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate.