Enzymes Test

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The smallest basic unit of matter is the

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atom

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Substances are changed into different substances when bonds break and form during

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chemical reactions

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The activation energy needed for a chemical reaction is decreased by a

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catalyst

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Which aspect of a chemical reaction is affected by enzymes?

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rate

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High specific heat means that water does not change with temperature easily. This is good, because living things are made up of mostly water. True or False?

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins? Options: store and transmit genetic information, control the rate of reaction (enzymes), build tissue such as bone and muscle

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store and transmit genetic information

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Which macromolecule makes up enzymes?

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proteins

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Changes in temperature and pH can decrease an enzyme's activity?

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True

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The specific reactants that an enzyme acts on are called

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substrates

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Enzymes affect chemical reactions in living organisms by

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weakening bonds in the reactants