Enzymes

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denature).

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Enzymes are...

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Proteins.

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What is the site where reactants called substrates can be brought together in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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Active site.

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After the enzyme and substrate bind together and perform the reaction, what does the substrate become?

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A product.

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Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate.

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What is the term for the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The alteration of an enzyme's shape due to high temperature or pH, affecting its function.

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What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up reactions without being consumed.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and substrates?

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Enzymes bind to substrates to form an enzyme-substrate complex.

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What is a coenzyme?

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