Enzymes

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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 a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst.

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In a chemical reaction, ________ are what you have at the end.

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Products.

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Enzymes are an example of which type of biomolecule?

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Protein.

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True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the alteration of an enzyme's shape, affecting its function.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo change.

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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 substrates bind.

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How do enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction?

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Enzymes provide an alternative pathway for the reaction with lower energy requirements.