Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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

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What does it mean for an enzyme to be specific?

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It means that each enzyme only catalyzes one specific substrate.

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What are substrates in the context of enzymes?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon during a chemical reaction.

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What are products in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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How do enzymes affect the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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

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Can enzymes be reused?

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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times as they are not consumed in the reaction.