Enzymes

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What binds to the active site of an enzyme?

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The substrate binds to the active site of an enzyme.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are primarily made of proteins.

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What is the product in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The product is the substance formed as a result of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors such as temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can affect enzyme activity.

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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions, rendering it inactive.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal temperature at which it works best; too high or too low temperatures can reduce activity.

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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An enzyme-substrate complex is the temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.