Enzymes

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What is the term for the ability of an enzyme to work with only one specific substrate?

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Specific

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Which statement is NOT true about enzymes?

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Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction.

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

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The shape of the enzyme changes and it denatures.

Front

What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a typical graph?

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30 C

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In the enzyme-substrate interaction, what is the term for the temporary complex formed?

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Enzyme-substrate complex

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What can extreme pH levels do to enzymes?

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Extreme pH can denature enzymes.

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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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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.