Enzymes

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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Which of these is most likely an enzyme? Amylase, Sucrose, Galactose, Fructose

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Amylase is an enzyme.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What do enzymes do to the energy required for a reaction?

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Enzymes lower the energy required for a reaction.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What are products in an enzymatic reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of the enzymatic reaction.

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How do enzymes affect the speed of a reaction?

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Enzymes make a reaction go faster.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and activation energy?

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Enzymes reduce the activation energy needed for a reaction.

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What happens to enzymes after a reaction?

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Enzymes remain unchanged and can be used again.

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What is the role of temperature in enzyme activity?

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Temperature affects enzyme activity; each enzyme has an optimal temperature.