Practice: Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end in?

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Enzymes typically end in -ase.

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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The primary function of an enzyme is to speed up reactions.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What happens to the activation energy when an enzyme is present?

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The presence of an enzyme lowers the activation energy required for a reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to increase the rate of biological reactions.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity means that each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction or type of reaction.

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What is a coenzyme?

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

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors that can affect enzyme activity include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is enzyme denaturation?

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Enzyme denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions.