What is the optimal temperature range for enzyme activity?
AP Bio Enzymes

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Enzymes function best at a specific temperature, typically around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for human enzymes.
2.
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What is a catalyst?
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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
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What suffix do most enzymes have?
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-ase
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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
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The shapes of the enzymes are altered, a process known as denaturation.
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What is allosteric control in enzymes?
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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.
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What is the active site of an enzyme?
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The specific region of an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.
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What is denaturation?
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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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