Enzyme

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What is another name for enzymes?

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Biological catalysts.

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What is the term for any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme?

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Substrate.

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What chemicals do bog plants like the Venus flytrap produce to break down insects?

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Enzymes.

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What happens to an enzyme when it denatures?

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The shape of the enzyme molecule is changed.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What are products in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The substances formed as a result of the enzyme's action on the substrate.