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 suffix do enzymes typically end with?

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Enzymes typically end with the suffix -ase.

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Do enzymes have an optimal temperature and pH?

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True, every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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What type of biomolecule are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins.

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At what temperature does the enzyme work best according to the graph?

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The enzyme works best at 30 C.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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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 substrate molecules bind.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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

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What happens to enzymes after they catalyze a reaction?

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Enzymes are not consumed in the reaction and can be reused.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.