Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A special protein that helps speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What do enzymes help to lower in a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy.

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What is the part of the enzyme where the reaction takes place called?

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Active site.

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What do we call the substances that enzymes work on?

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Substrates.

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What is produced after an enzyme helps a reaction?

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Products.

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What is an example of a lipid?

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Oil.

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What do most enzyme names end with?

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-ase.

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Can an enzyme be used more than once?

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Yes, enzymes can be used many times.

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What happens to an enzyme after it helps a reaction?

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It remains unchanged and can help another reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

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They help break down food into smaller molecules.