Enzymes

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1.
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What are enzymes?
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Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms.
2.
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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?
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Substrates bind at the active site of an enzyme.
3.
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What suffix do most enzymes end with?
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Most enzymes typically end with the suffix -ase.
4.
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What is the optimum pH for enzyme activity?
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The optimum pH is the pH at which an enzyme's activity is highest; for some enzymes, this can be around 6.6.
5.
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What is another name for enzymes?
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Enzymes are also known as biological catalysts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?
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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, allowing them to occur more easily and quickly.
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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?
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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times after catalyzing a reaction.
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