Biochemistry w/ Enzymes (Wilcox)

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells.

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What type of fat is characterized by having one or more double bonds in its fatty acid chains?

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Unsaturated fat.

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What is the role of the enzyme active site?

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The enzyme active site is the region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What elements are proteins primarily composed of?

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Proteins are primarily composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N).

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What is the function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, thus increasing the rate of the reaction.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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High temperatures can denature enzymes, altering their structure and function.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate.

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What is a coenzyme?

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