Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

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The shape of the enzyme changes and it denatures.

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What does it mean when we say an enzyme is highly specific?

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Each enzyme only has one substrate that will fit its active site.

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What is a substance called that speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst

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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 factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external stress, such as heat.

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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 is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate