What are enzymes?
Enzymes

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
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What is the active site of an enzyme?
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The active site is the specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.
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What is a substrate?
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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
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What do enzymes typically end with?
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Enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase', such as 'lactase' or 'amylase'.
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What is the primary function of enzymes?
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The primary function of enzymes is to speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.
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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
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At high temperatures, enzymes can denature, meaning their shape is altered, which affects their ability to function.
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What is denaturation in enzymes?
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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat or pH changes.
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