Unit 2 Review: Macromolecules - Proteins

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What do enzymes typically end in?

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-ase

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

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Protein

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What functional groups are found in proteins?

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Amine and carboxyl

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How do enzymes work?

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They lower the activation energy of the reaction to increase the reaction rate.

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Which chemical is classified as an enzyme?

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Protease

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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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 denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions.