Enzymes

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

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Catalyst

Front

Enzymes are an example of which type of biomolecule?

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Protein

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

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Active site

Front

What do we call the molecules that are produced at the end of a chemical reaction?

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Products

Front

What is the term for the complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Enzyme-substrate complex

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

Front

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

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Substrate

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How do enzymes achieve specificity for their substrates?

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Through the shape and chemical properties of the active site.

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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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It remains unchanged and can be reused.