What are enzymes?
Enzymes

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction.
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What factors can change the shape of an enzyme?
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Excessive heat and changes in pH can denature enzymes, altering their shape and function.
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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?
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The primary function of enzymes is to catalyze chemical reactions, facilitating processes such as digestion and metabolism.
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What happens to enzymes when they are exposed to high temperatures?
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High temperatures can alter the shape of enzymes, leading to denaturation and loss of function.
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What is activation energy?
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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
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How do enzymes affect activation energy?
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Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for a reaction, allowing it to proceed more quickly.
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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?
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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
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