Enzymes

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What is the part of the enzyme that the substrate bonds to?

Back

Active site

Front

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

Back

The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured.

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What is the effect of an inhibitor on an enzyme?

Back

A substrate will be unable to attach to the enzyme.

Front

How do non-competitive inhibitors affect enzymes?

Back

They change the shape of the enzyme.

Front

What is the optimum pH of the enzyme if its activity is greatest around pH 6.6?

Back

The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

Back

The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to external factors like heat or pH.

Front

What is the role of the active site in enzyme function?

Back

It is the region where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

Front

What is a substrate in enzymatic reactions?

Back

The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

Front

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

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind to another part of the enzyme.