Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end in?

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-ase

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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It is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes decrease the activation energy of a reaction.

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What is the optimum pH for most enzymes?

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It varies, but many enzymes have an optimum pH around 5.5.

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Can enzymes be used multiple times?

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Yes, enzymes can be used repeatedly in chemical reactions.

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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 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 role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What happens to enzymes at extreme temperatures?

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Extreme temperatures can denature enzymes, altering their structure and function.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate.