Metabolism & Enzymes

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured.

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How do enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions?

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By reducing the activation energy.

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What are enzymes primarily composed of?

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Proteins.

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What type of biological molecules are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts.

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What is activation energy in the context of enzyme activity?

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

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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme's structure is altered, affecting its function.

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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 role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?

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Enzymes facilitate and regulate the biochemical reactions in metabolic pathways.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.