Biomolecules: Enzymes Flashcards (Regular Bio)

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Enzymes are _______________, which are biomolecules.

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proteins

Front

Enzymes _______________ the energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.

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lower

Front

Enzymes _______________ the speed of chemical reactions. (think about the Grandma candy)

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increase

Front

The energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur is _______________ _____________.

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activation energy

Front

The area where the substrate attaches to the enzyme is called _________________________.

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active site

Front

When the enzyme releases the substrate, the substrate is now considered a ___________________.

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product

Front

If an enzyme is exposed to high heat or extreme pH changes, the enzyme will most likely _______________ and no longer function.

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denature

Front

If an enzyme is exposed to low temperatures, the enzyme will become _____________ but is not destroyed and will function again in warmer temperatures.

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inactive

Front

The _______________ temperature or pH is when the enzyme functions at its best.

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optimal

Front

Enzymes increase the ____________ of chemical reactions. Without enzymes, chemical reactions would occur ____________ ____________ to sustain life.

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rate, too slowly