Enzymes

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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Enzymes are an example of which macromolecule?

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Proteins.

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What is the term for the molecule an enzyme works on?

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Substrate.

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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 are products in the context of enzyme activity?

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The substances formed as a result of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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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 optimal temperature for enzyme activity?

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The temperature at which an enzyme works best, often around 30°C for many enzymes.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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They can denature, losing their shape and function.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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

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What is a coenzyme?

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