Enzymes Flashcard

Front

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

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catalyst

Front

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase

Front

The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?

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Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.

Front

Which conclusion can be drawn from this graph?

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The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

Front

Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate

Front

In the diagram, what is letter A? Options: product, substrate, enzyme-substrate complex, active site

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enzyme-substrate complex

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Enzymes are...

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proteins

Front

What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured)

Front

Which of these is most likely an enzyme? Options: Sucrose, Galactose, Fructose, Amylase

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Amylase