Enzymes and Their Functions

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Define enzymes

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a biological catalyst, changing or speeding up a chemical reaction while remaining chemically unchanged at the end.

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Shape of enzymes

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Enzymes are 3-dimensional in shape.

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Lock and key hypothesis: What is the lock?

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Enzyme

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Lock and key hypothesis: What is the key?

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Substrate

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(Pure) What does enzymes do?

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Enzymes lowers activation energy by providing an alternative pathway for reactions.

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Name enzyme that breaks down proteins and polypeptides.

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Protease

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Name other reactions enzymes play a role in...

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photosynthesis and respiration.

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Name the enzyme that breaks down starch

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Amylase

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Name the enzyme that breaks down maltose

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Maltase

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Name the enzyme that breaks down fats

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lipase