Enzymes

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What does it mean when an enzyme is denatured?

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The enzyme's shape has changed, rendering it unable to function.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region where a substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What are products in an enzymatic reaction?

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The substances formed as a result of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

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The shapes of the enzymes are altered, which can lead to denaturation.

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What does the term 'endo' mean?

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In or absorbed.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The concept that each enzyme only catalyzes a specific reaction or type of reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.