Enzymes

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The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph? Options: Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants., Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products., Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction., Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.

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Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.

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Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? Options: 15^oC, 40^oC, 30^oC, 35^oC

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30^oC

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In the diagram, what is letter A? Options: product, substrate, enzyme-substrate complex, active site

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enzyme-substrate complex

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Enzymes are... (Options: nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates)

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proteins

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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enzymes speed up chemical reactions

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered denature

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Letter D...

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enzyme

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What is the term for the specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds?

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active site

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How does an enzyme's shape relate to its function?

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The enzyme is shaped specially for certain substrates to perform a specific reaction.

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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase