enzyme

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What category of macromolecules do enzymes belong to?

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Proteins

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Enzymes are specific. This means that an enzyme only works with molecules that are...

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the right size and shape

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What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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substrate

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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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How does an enzyme speed up a reaction?

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By lowering the activation energy.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To catalyze reactions and increase the rate of reaction.

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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 enzyme specificity?

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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 a coenzyme?

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A non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.