AP Bio Enzymes

AP Bio Enzymes

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Biology, Science

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the optimal temperature range for enzyme activity?

Back

Enzymes function best at a specific temperature, typically around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for human enzymes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a catalyst?

Back

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What suffix do most enzymes have?

Back

-ase

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

Back

The shapes of the enzymes are altered, a process known as denaturation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is allosteric control in enzymes?

Back

Allosteric control refers to the regulation of an enzyme's activity through the binding of an activator or inhibitor at a site other than the active site.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the active site of an enzyme?

Back

The specific region of an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denaturation?

Back

Denaturation is the process in which proteins lose their structure and function due to external stress, such as heat or pH changes.

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