Enzymes Review

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

Front

What is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction called?

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catalyst

Front

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

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active site

Front

What is the term for the molecule upon which an enzyme acts?

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substrate

Front

What is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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enzyme-substrate complex

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What type of inhibitor binds to an allosteric site?

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Noncompetitive inhibitor

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.

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What is the term for the end products of an enzymatic reaction?

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products

Front

What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to an optimal point, after which it decreases.

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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can reduce activity.