Enzyme Review (2024)

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It becomes misshapen or unravels.

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

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Protein

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What is the optimal pH range for most enzymes?

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Typically around 6-8, but varies by enzyme.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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The substance on which an enzyme acts.

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What is the role of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

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To speed up the reaction by lowering the activation energy.

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What is an anabolic reaction?

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A reaction that builds larger molecules from smaller ones.

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What is a catabolic reaction?

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A reaction that breaks down larger molecules into smaller ones.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.