Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells without being consumed in the process.

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What is activation energy?

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Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The enzyme-substrate complex is formed when an enzyme binds to its specific substrate, facilitating the conversion of substrate into products.

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What happens to the substrate during a chemical reaction?

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The substrate is transformed into products during the chemical reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature and pH are two key factors that can affect enzyme activity.

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What is the optimum pH for an enzyme?

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The optimum pH is the pH at which an enzyme's activity is highest.

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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 and the reaction occurs.

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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme temperature or pH, resulting in loss of activity.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?

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Enzymes facilitate and regulate metabolic pathways by catalyzing specific reactions.