Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What does it mean for an enzyme to be specific?

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Each enzyme only catalyzes one specific reaction or acts on a specific substrate.

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction, making it easier for the reaction to occur.

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What are the products of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The molecules that are produced as a result of the reaction facilitated by the enzyme.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, which link together to form proteins.

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What is the role of enzymes in metabolism?

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Enzymes facilitate and regulate metabolic reactions, allowing the body to efficiently process nutrients.

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.