Enzymes

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is a substance with a pH greater than 7?

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A Base.

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What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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A Substrate.

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What is the site where substrates are brought together in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The active site.

Front

Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

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Enzyme B.

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

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

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What is the term for the model that describes how enzymes and substrates fit together?

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Lock and Key model.

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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 the role of a coenzyme?

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A coenzyme assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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It remains unchanged and can be used again.