Enzymes 2

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denature).

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase

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Enzymes are...

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Proteins.

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What is the optimal pH for this enzyme?

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9.

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where the enzyme's structure is altered, affecting its function.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is a substrate?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.