Biology Honors Enzyme Review

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured).

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What is the optimum pH of the enzyme if the graph indicates a peak at 6.6?

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The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase

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What is another name for enzymes?

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Biological catalysts.

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What is the optimal temperature for an enzyme if it is indicated to be 30°C on a graph?

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The optimal temperature for this enzyme is 30°C.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where the enzyme's structure is altered, affecting its function.

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How does pH affect enzyme activity?

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Enzymes have an optimum pH range where they function best; outside this range, their activity decreases.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to substrates, meaning each enzyme only catalyzes a particular reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration can all affect enzyme activity.