Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Enzymes are an example of proteins.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The enzyme-substrate complex is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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What type of reaction absorbs energy?

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An endothermic reaction absorbs energy.

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What are reactants?

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Reactants are substances that are changed during a chemical reaction.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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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 is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What factors affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?

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Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site, while non-competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a different part of the enzyme.

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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 extreme conditions, rendering it inactive.