Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Enzymes are an example of proteins.

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

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The term is substrate.

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What are enzymes composed of?

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Enzymes are composed of amino acids.

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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.

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What is the role of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is the term for the products formed after an enzyme catalyzes a reaction?

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The products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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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 another part of the enzyme.

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How do enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes provide an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select for a specific substrate.