What is allosteric control in enzymes?
AP Bio Enzymes

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Allosteric control refers to the regulation of an enzyme's activity through the binding of an effector molecule at a site other than the active site, leading to a change in the enzyme's conformation.
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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?
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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme during a chemical reaction.
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What is a catalyst?
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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to high temperatures?
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High temperatures can denature enzymes, altering their shape and rendering them inactive.
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What suffix do most enzymes end with?
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Most enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase'.
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What is competitive inhibition?
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Competitive inhibition occurs when a substance competes with the substrate for binding to the active site of an enzyme.
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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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