Enzyme Reaction Graphs

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the optimal temperature for most human enzymes?

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37 degrees Celsius.

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What does pH measure?

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The acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

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What is the optimal pH for many enzymes in the human body?

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Around pH 7, which is neutral.

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What happens to enzyme activity at extreme pH levels?

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Enzyme activity decreases and can lead to denaturation.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its structure and function due to extreme conditions.

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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

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Increased temperature generally increases activity up to a point, after which it can decrease.

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What is a substrate in enzyme reactions?

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The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific region where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What is a reaction graph in enzyme kinetics?

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A graphical representation showing how enzyme activity changes with varying conditions like temperature and pH.