Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the optimal temperature for an enzyme?

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The temperature at which an enzyme's activity is at its highest.

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What is the optimal pH for an enzyme?

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The pH level at which an enzyme functions best.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What are competitive inhibitors?

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Substances that compete with the substrate for binding to the active site of an enzyme.

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What happens to the substrate after it binds to the enzyme?

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It is converted into products through a chemical reaction.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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

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What is the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?

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Enzymes facilitate and regulate the series of chemical reactions in metabolic pathways.

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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to extreme temperature or pH.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.