Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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

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What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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-ase

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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Enzymes can denature, meaning their shape is altered, which affects their function.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be used again and again after catalyzing a reaction.

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What is the role of a substrate in an enzymatic reaction?

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The substrate is the molecule upon which an enzyme acts, and it is transformed into a product.

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What is a product in the context of enzyme activity?

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A product is the result of the enzymatic reaction, formed after the substrate is processed by the enzyme.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat or pH changes.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration can all affect enzyme activity.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the specific region of the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity means that each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction for a particular substrate.