Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the pH scale range for acids?

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1 - 7 on the pH scale is called Acid.

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What is the pH scale range for bases?

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7 - 14 on the pH scale is called Basic.

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What does substrate specificity mean in enzymes?

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Enzymes are substrate specific due to their shape, which allows them to bind only to specific substrates.

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity in the human body?

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Enzymes function best at around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).

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What is a biological catalyst?

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An enzyme that accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What happens to enzymes at extreme pH levels?

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

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

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Increased temperature generally increases enzyme activity up to a point, after which the enzyme may denature.