Enzymes

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Enzymes are...

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proteins

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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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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Which of these is most likely an enzyme?

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Amylase

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How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

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By decreasing activation energy.

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What are substrates in the context of enzymes?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon.

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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

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The active site is where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What happens to enzymes after a reaction?

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Enzymes are not consumed in the reaction and can be reused.

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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 enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to their substrates and catalyze only certain reactions.