Enzymes

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What do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate

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Enzymes are an example of which type of biological macromolecule?

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Protein

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How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

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By lowering the activation energy.

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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 the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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They can denature and lose their function.

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What is the role of cofactors in enzyme activity?

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They assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH at which it functions best.