Enzymes

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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Enzymes are...

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Enzymes are proteins.

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Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

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Enzyme B is most efficient in a basic solution.

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured).

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Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are made of amino acids.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A coenzyme is a non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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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 heat.