Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the optimal temperature for enzymes?

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The optimal temperature is the temperature at which an enzyme's activity is highest.

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What is the optimal pH for enzymes?

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The optimal pH is the pH level at which an enzyme functions most effectively.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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High temperatures can denature enzymes, causing them to lose their shape and function.

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What is a substrate?

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

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrates from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

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Enzymes facilitate metabolic reactions, including catabolism and anabolism.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?

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Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site, while non-competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a different part of the enzyme.