Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the role of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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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 the substrate binds.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered, which can lead to denaturation.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are made of proteins.

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What is a substrate?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the difference between an enzyme and a substrate?

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An enzyme is a catalyst that speeds up reactions, while a substrate is the substance on which the enzyme acts.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat or pH.

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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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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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