Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end in?

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-ase

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What is the term for the temporary slight changes to an enzyme's active site that precede the chemical reaction?

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Induced fit

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

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Active site

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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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Enzymes are an example of which type of biological macromolecule?

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Protein

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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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 a coenzyme?

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

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?

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Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site, while non-competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a different part of the enzyme.

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What is the significance of enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to their substrates, meaning each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction.