Environmental Factors & Enzymes

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What happens to enzyme activity when substrate concentration increases?

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Enzyme activity increases until saturation point is reached.

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What is the specificity of enzymes?

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Enzymes can only work on a substrate that matches their shape.

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Why does the rate of reaction decrease when temperature is below optimal?

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The kinetics of enzyme and substrate decrease, reducing the number of collisions.

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What are enzymes made up of?

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Enzymes are made up of amino acids.

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What type of organic molecule are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to an optimal point, after which it may decrease.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.

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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 substrate molecules bind.