What is an enzyme?
Quick 10Q: Enzymes

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.
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What is a substrate?
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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
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What is denaturation of an enzyme?
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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like temperature or pH.
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What factors can affect enzyme activity?
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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
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What is a noncompetitive inhibitor?
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A noncompetitive inhibitor is a substance that reduces enzyme activity by binding to an allosteric site, not the active site.
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What is the effect of high temperature on enzyme activity?
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High temperature can lead to denaturation of the enzyme, reducing its activity.
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