EOC Day 1 warmup

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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How does a change in pH affect enzyme activity?

Back

A change in pH alters the shape of the enzyme, affecting its activity.

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What is a key difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Back

Eukaryotes contain mitochondria, while prokaryotes do not.

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What happens to an enzyme after a chemical reaction?

Back

The enzyme is unchanged and can be reused when more substrate is available.

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Define activation energy.

Back

Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

Back

Proteins provide structure for tissues and organs, and they also play roles in biochemical reactions.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity means that each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction or type of reaction.

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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature changes can increase enzyme activity up to an optimal point, beyond which the enzyme may denature.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat or pH.