Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Proteins

Front

In a chemical reaction, what are the substances you have at the end?

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Products

Front

What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a typical graph?

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30°C

Front

What is the primary purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

Front

What do enzymes lower to speed up reactions?

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Activation energy

Front

What is the term for the molecule upon which an enzyme acts?

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Substrate

Front

What happens to enzymes after they catalyze a reaction?

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They remain unchanged and can be reused.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to an optimal point, then decreases.

Front

What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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