Enzymes and ATP Flashcard

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What is the term for the specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds?

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Active Site

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What is the term for the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction?

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Products

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What is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism?

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Metabolism

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What is the process called when an enzyme loses its functional shape?

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Denaturation

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What does ATP stand for?

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is activation energy?

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Activation energy is the minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

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How do temperature and pH affect enzyme activity?

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Enzymes have optimal temperature and pH ranges; deviations can reduce activity or cause denaturation.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibitors?

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind to another site, altering enzyme function.

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What is the function of ATP in cells?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.