enzym

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What category of macromolecules do enzymes belong to?

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Proteins

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The enzyme-substrate complex is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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What does it mean that enzymes are specific?

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It means that an enzyme only works with molecules that are the right size and shape.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What are the products of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What do enzymes do in biological reactions?

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Enzymes build things up or break them down.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can affect enzyme activity.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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How do enzymes lower activation energy?

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Enzymes lower activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway.

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What is enzyme denaturation?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions.