Enzymes

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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With what 3 letters do enzyme names typically end?

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-ase

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are proteins.

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What is a substrate in relation to enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions to occur.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times after catalyzing a reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can affect enzyme activity.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A coenzyme is a non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.