Enzymes and ATP

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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Is ATP known as the energy of the cell?

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TRUE

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is a reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What organic molecule are enzymes composed of?

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Enzymes are composed of proteins.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by decreasing activation energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is a coenzyme?

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

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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 happens to enzymes after a reaction?

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Enzymes can be reused after a reaction as they are not consumed.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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