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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Do enzymes speed up reactions without using heat?
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False. Enzymes can speed up reactions without the need for heat.
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What do acids release?
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Acids release hydrogen ions (H+).
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What do bases release or pick up?
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Bases release hydroxide ions (OH-) or pick up hydrogen ions (H+).
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What are salts made of?
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Salts are made of cations (+) and anions (-).
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How do salts affect enzymes?
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Salts can interfere with and break bonds within the tertiary structure of proteins (enzymes), potentially affecting their function.
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What happens if an enzyme is inhibited or mutated?
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If an enzyme is inhibited or mutated, it may not be able to create certain intermediates necessary for a reaction.
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