What are enzymes?
Enzymes

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.
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Can enzymes be reused?
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Yes, enzymes can be used again and again after catalyzing a reaction.
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What is a substrate?
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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme.
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What do enzymes typically end with?
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Enzymes typically end with the suffix '-ase'.
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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 and undergo a chemical reaction.
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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, allowing them to occur more easily.
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What factors can affect enzyme activity?
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Factors include temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
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