Enzymes

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What are enzymes an example of?

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Proteins

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What is the primary purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions.

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity?

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The temperature at which an enzyme works best, often around 30°C for many enzymes.

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What suffix do most enzymes end with?

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-ase

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True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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It can be used again; enzymes are not consumed in the reaction.