Enzymes

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What is the role of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

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An enzyme speeds up a reaction by lowering the activation energy.

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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 a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that accelerates chemical reactions.

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What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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Enzymes typically end with the suffix -ase.

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How do enzymes affect the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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What is the difference between an enzyme and a substrate?

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An enzyme is a catalyst that facilitates a reaction, while a substrate is the substance that is transformed during the reaction.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times after catalyzing a reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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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.