Enzymes

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

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proteins

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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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What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate

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What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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catalyst

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What will most likely happen if an appropriate enzyme is added to a chemical reaction?

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The reaction rate will increase.

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Why are enzymes necessary for many cellular reactions?

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The reactions are too slow to meet the needs of the cell if enzymes are missing.

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Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

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B

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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

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What is being represented by the letter A in the image? Options: Substrate, Enzyme, Product, Complex

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Substrate

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What is being represented by the letter B in the image?

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Enzyme