Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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Which type of solution do enzymes typically work best in?

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Enzymes have optimal pH levels; some work best in acidic solutions, while others work best in basic solutions.

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What happens to enzymes when they are exposed to high temperatures?

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High temperatures can denature enzymes, altering their shape and rendering them inactive.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme.

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What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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Most enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase'.

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What is the role of coenzymes?

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Coenzymes are non-protein molecules that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrates from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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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 and the reaction occurs.

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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature changes can increase enzyme activity up to a certain point, after which high temperatures can denature the enzyme.

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What is enzyme inhibition?

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Enzyme inhibition is a process where a molecule binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity.