Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

Front

What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate

Front

What effect do enzymes have on the speed of a reaction?

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Enzymes make a reaction go faster.

Front

How do enzymes affect the energy required for a reaction?

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Enzymes use less energy.

Front

True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True

Front

What is a substance called that speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst

Front

What is the part of the enzyme where the substrate binds called?

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Active site

Front

What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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They can denature and lose their function.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes are reusable.