Enzymes

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It loses its shape.

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Enzymes are...

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proteins

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A(n) ______ is a substance with a pH less than 7

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Acid

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What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?

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-ase

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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speed up chemical reactions

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What is an enzyme inhibitor?

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A substance that decreases enzyme activity.