Enzymes and Macromolecules

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Proteins

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What is the primary purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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Can an enzyme be used more than once in a chemical reaction? True or False?

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False

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What is the term for the specific molecule that an enzyme acts on?

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Substrate

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What is the term that describes an enzyme's ability to only bind to a specific substrate?

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Specificity

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What happens to an enzyme when it is exposed to extreme temperatures or pH levels?

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It can become denatured, losing its functional shape.

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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

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It is the region where the substrate binds.

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What is the effect of increasing substrate concentration on enzyme activity?

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It generally increases the rate of reaction until the enzyme becomes saturated.

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What is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed?

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Catalyst

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.