Enzymes

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What is the phenomenon called when an enzyme interacts with one specific molecule, fitting perfectly into its active site?

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Specificity

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What is another name for enzymes?

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Biological catalysts

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What is the common suffix used in the names of enzymes?

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-ase

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How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

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By decreasing activation energy

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Which statement is NOT true about enzymes?

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Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions, speeding up processes necessary for life.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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They can denature, changing shape and losing functionality.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where enzymes lose their structure and function due to extreme conditions.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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