Biology EOC Review- Biochemistry

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What do enzymes do to activation energy?

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Enzymes lower activation energy.

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What binds to the active site of an enzyme?

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The substrate binds to the active site of an enzyme.

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What property of water makes it the 'universal solvent'?

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Water is a polar molecule, which makes it the 'universal solvent'.

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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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Define enzyme.

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of a substrate in enzyme activity?

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The substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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

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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What is a polar molecule?

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A polar molecule has a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other, leading to unequal sharing of electrons.