What is an enzyme?
Enzymes

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A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
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What is the function of amylase?
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Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars.
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What does 'optimum pH' mean in relation to enzymes?
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The pH at which an enzyme's activity is at its highest.
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How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?
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Increased temperature generally increases enzyme activity up to a certain point, after which the enzyme may denature and lose function.
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What is activation energy?
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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
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How do enzymes affect activation energy?
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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, making it easier for them to occur.
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What factors can affect enzyme activity?
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Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration.
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