Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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Can enzymes be reused?

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Yes, enzymes can be used again and again after catalyzing a reaction.

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What is a substrate?

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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme.

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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Enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase'.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrates bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, allowing them to occur more easily.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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An enzyme-substrate complex is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate, facilitating the chemical reaction.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A coenzyme is a non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrates from a group of similar chemical molecules.