What is an enzyme?
AP Enzymes

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.
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What are the main components of an enzyme?
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Enzymes are primarily made of proteins, which are composed of amino acids.
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What is the active site of an enzyme?
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The active site is the specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.
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How does the shape of an enzyme relate to its function?
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The enzyme is shaped specially for certain substrates to perform a specific reaction.
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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 are products in an enzymatic reaction?
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Products are the molecules that result from the enzymatic reaction after the substrate has been transformed.
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What factors can affect enzyme activity?
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Factors include temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
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