Biochem Review (Honors Bio)

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What does a substrate become after the enzyme and substrate bind together and perform the reaction?

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A product.

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What is the process of bonding together nucleotides into a long chain called?

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Dehydration Synthesis.

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Can a change in pH alter the active site of an enzyme?

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Yes.

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What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate.

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What are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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

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What is the difference between dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis?

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Dehydration synthesis involves the removal of water to form bonds, while hydrolysis involves the addition of water to break bonds.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.

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What is an active site?

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The region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What are coenzymes?

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Coenzymes are organic molecules that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.