Enzymes

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What is the specific location where substrates bind to the enzyme?

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Active site

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What type of reaction releases energy?

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Exothermic reaction

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What is the term for the substance that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate

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What is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Enzyme-substrate complex

Front

What are the substances produced by an enzyme-catalyzed reaction called?

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Products

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up the reaction by lowering the activation energy.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.

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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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It remains unchanged and can be used again.

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity increases with temperature up to a certain point, after which it denatures.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to extreme conditions.