Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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

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True or False: An enzyme can be used multiple times in chemical reactions.

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True.

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What does an enzyme do to activation energy?

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It lowers the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What happens to enzymes after a reaction?

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They remain unchanged and can be reused.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

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They help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed.