Enzymes

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

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A catalyst.

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

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The shape of the enzyme changes and it denatures.

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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In the enzyme-substrate model, what does the substrate turn into at the end of the chemical reaction?

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Products.

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

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Active site.

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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can lead to denaturation.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzymes are specific to particular substrates due to their unique active sites.

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What are coenzymes?

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Non-protein molecules that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is the role of temperature in enzyme activity?

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Temperature affects the rate of enzyme activity; too high or too low can denature the enzyme.

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What is enzyme inhibition?

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A process where a molecule reduces or stops enzyme activity.