Enzymes

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What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst

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Enzymes are an example of which type of biomolecule?

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Protein

Front

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

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured).

Front

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

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Active site

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What is the primary purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions.

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What are the reactants called that enzymes act upon?

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Substrates

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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Extreme pH levels can denature enzymes, altering their shape and function.

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What is the term for the process by which an enzyme loses its functional shape?

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Denaturation

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions, making them occur faster.

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What is an enzyme's specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to particular substrates due to their unique active sites.