Chemical reactions and Enzymes

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What dictates the function of a molecule?

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Shape

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How does an enzyme speed up a reaction?

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By lowering the activation energy.

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What happens to enzyme activity at high temperatures?

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It declines due to denaturation.

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What is the term for the substance that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate

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What are the elements and compounds created by a chemical reaction called?

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Products

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and function due to high temperature or pH changes.

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What is the difference between reactants and products?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a reaction, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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A temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.