Enzyme Review A

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What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst

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What is the optimum pH of the enzyme if the graph indicates a peak at 6.6?

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The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

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What is the term for the part of the enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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Enzymes are an example of which type of biological macromolecule?

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Protein

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What is the role of a substrate in an enzymatic reaction?

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The substrate is the molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to a certain point, after which it decreases.

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What is the term for the maximum rate of reaction an enzyme can achieve?

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Vmax

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What is an enzyme inhibitor?

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A substance that decreases the activity of an enzyme.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibitors?

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind to a different site.