Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What are enzymes primarily composed of?

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Proteins

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What is the mechanism of enzyme activity called?

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Lock and key model

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions

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What is the part of the enzyme that the substrate binds to?

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Active site

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and inhibitors

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What is an enzyme inhibitor?

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A substance that decreases enzyme activity

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

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind to another part of the enzyme.

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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 the role of cofactors in enzyme activity?

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Cofactors assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions, often by stabilizing the enzyme or substrate.