Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed.

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How do enzymes work?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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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.

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What factors affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to extreme conditions.

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What is the role of coenzymes?

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Non-protein molecules that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.