Enzymes

Enzymes

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

2.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

Back

The active site is the specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

3.

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Front

What is a substrate?

Back

A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

4.

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What do enzymes typically end with?

Back

Enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase', such as 'lactase' or 'amylase'.

5.

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

Back

The primary function of enzymes is to speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

6.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

Back

At high temperatures, enzymes can denature, meaning their shape is altered, which affects their ability to function.

7.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

Back

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

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