Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is a substrate?

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The substance on which an enzyme acts.

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What is a product in enzymatic reactions?

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The substances that are produced as a result of an enzymatic reaction.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What do enzymes do?

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They build things up or break them down.

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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

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Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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What factors affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and concentration of substrate and enzyme.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and function due to extreme conditions.

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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.