Enzymes

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What are enzymes composed of?

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Enzymes are composed of amino acids.

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What do the products represent in a chemical reaction involving enzymes?

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The products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is the optimal pH for enzyme A?

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The optimal pH for enzyme A is 2.

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Which of the following is NOT a job of proteins in the body?

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Storing genetic information is NOT a job of proteins.

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What is the role of the substrate in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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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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How do enzymes lower activation energy?

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Enzymes lower activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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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.