Enzymes

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What is the term for the property of an enzyme that allows it to only bind to one specific substrate?

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Specific

Front

What three letters do enzymes typically end with?

Back

-ase

Front

In a chemical reaction, what are the substances called that are produced at the end?

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Products

Front

What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity if a graph shows peak activity at 30°C?

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30°C

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

Front

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed.

Front

What is the term for the molecules that enzymes act upon?

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Substrate

Front

What happens to an enzyme's activity when the temperature is too high?

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It denatures and loses its function.

Front

What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can reduce activity.

Front

What is a coenzyme?

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A non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.