Enzymes :D

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What are enzymes primarily composed of?

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Proteins

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What is the main purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions.

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What three letters do most enzymes end with?

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-ase

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a typical graph?

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It varies, but often around 30°C for many enzymes.

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How do some medicines block enzyme activity in pathogens?

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They have a shape that fits into the enzyme.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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The molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What is activation energy?

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The energy required to start a chemical reaction.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for reactions.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to particular substrates.

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What role do cofactors play in enzyme activity?

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Cofactors assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.