UA 02 - Enzymes

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What are products in an enzymatic reaction?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction involving enzymes.

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What type of biomolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Enzymes are classified as proteins.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The enzyme-substrate complex is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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How do enzymes affect activation energy?

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Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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What suffix do most enzymes have?

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Most 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 specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biological reactions without being consumed in the process.

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Can enzymes be reused after a reaction?

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Yes, enzymes can be reused multiple times after catalyzing a reaction.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors such as temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can affect enzyme activity.