LE-Knowledge check on Enzymes-English

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It loses its shape.

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Which biomolecule will this monomer build?

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Nucleic Acid.

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What is the response system that sends signals throughout the body so we can carry out life functions?

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Nervous system.

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Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?

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Carbohydrate.

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What is the maintenance of an organism’s internal environment called?

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Homeostasis.

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What is an enzyme?

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

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions to occur.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is substrate specificity in enzymes?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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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.