Enzyme Flashcardizz

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What is a substance that initiates or speeds up a chemical reaction and is not permanently changed in the process?

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Catalyst

Front

What is the part of an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active Site

Front

What is the term for the molecule upon which an enzyme acts?

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Substrate

Front

What does it mean to change the molecular conformation of a protein to destroy its function?

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Denature

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What is a non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions?

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Coenzyme

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What is the energy required to start a chemical reaction called?

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Activation Energy

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What happens to an enzyme's activity when it is denatured?

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The enzyme loses its functional shape and can no longer catalyze reactions.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and substrates?

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Enzymes bind to substrates at their active sites to facilitate chemical reactions.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can all affect enzyme activity.