Enzymes

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What is the molecule an enzyme is working on called?

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Substrate

Front

What term describes the fact that each enzyme only has one substrate that fits its active site?

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Specific

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

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Catalyst

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How does an enzyme speed up a reaction?

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By lowering the activation energy.

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What are enzymes composed of?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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To increase the rate of the reaction without being consumed.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What happens to an enzyme after a reaction?

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It can be reused for another reaction.

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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 enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrates from a group of similar chemical molecules.