What are enzymes?
Enzymes

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
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What is the function of an enzyme?
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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
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What is a substrate?
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A substrate is the reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
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What is an active site?
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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.
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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
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The shapes of the enzyme are altered, which can lead to denaturation and loss of function.
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What is denaturation in enzymes?
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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external stress, such as high temperature or extreme pH.
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Do enzymes have optimal conditions?
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Yes, every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH at which it functions best.
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