Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the term for the specific molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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substrate

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What is the term for the unique fit between an enzyme and its substrate?

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specificity

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What is produced after an enzyme catalyzes a reaction with its substrate?

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product

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True or False: An enzyme can be used multiple times in chemical reactions.

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True

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What is the role of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

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To speed up the reaction.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What happens to the enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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It remains unchanged and can catalyze another reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is enzyme denaturation?

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The process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors.