Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Enzymes are an example of proteins.

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What is the term for the region on an enzyme where substrates bind?

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Active site.

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What do we call the molecules that are produced as a result of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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Products.

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True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True.

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What is the optimal temperature for the enzyme based on the graph?

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30°C.

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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.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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

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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature changes can increase or decrease enzyme activity, with each enzyme having an optimal temperature.

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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When an enzyme is denatured, its structure is altered, and it can no longer function properly.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and activation energy?

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