AP Biology - Energy & Enzymes

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What is a substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate

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What three letters do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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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 term describes the site on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

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What type of energy does sunlight become when plants convert it into food?

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Chemical energy

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What are the products of an enzymatic reaction?

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The substances formed as a result of the enzyme's action.

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What is the role of coenzymes in enzymatic reactions?

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Coenzymes assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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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 temperature and pH affect enzyme activity?

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Enzymes have optimal temperature and pH ranges; deviations can reduce activity.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.