Energy: enzymes, ATP and thermodynamics

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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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Which organisms produce ATP through cellular respiration?

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Both plants and animals.

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What is entropy?

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A description of the disorder in a system.

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How does the human body's temperature relate to enzyme function?

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Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.

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What structures make up the ADP molecule?

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A, B, and C.

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What is an enzyme?

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

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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They lower the activation energy required for reactions to occur.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to external factors like heat.

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What is the relationship between temperature and enzyme activity?

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Enzymes have an optimal temperature range where they function best.