Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Proteins

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What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate

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In a chemical reaction, what are the substances you have at the end called?

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Products

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What is the primary purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions

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How do enzymes increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

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By reducing the activation energy

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What is the term for the energy required to start a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy

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What is a coenzyme?

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A non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is the role of substrates in enzyme activity?

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They are the reactants that enzymes act upon.

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What happens to enzymes after they catalyze a reaction?

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They remain unchanged and can be used again.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.