What are enzymes?
Enzymes

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity?
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The optimal temperature is the temperature at which an enzyme functions most efficiently, often around 30°C for many enzymes.
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What are products in a chemical reaction?
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Products are the substances that are formed at the end of a chemical reaction.
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What is a substrate?
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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?
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An enzyme-substrate complex is the temporary molecule formed when an enzyme comes into perfect contact with its substrate.
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What is the active site of an enzyme?
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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.
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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
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At high temperatures, enzymes can denature, meaning their shape is altered, which affects their ability to function.
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