ENZYME REVIEW

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What is the minimum energy needed to start a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy.

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What happens when an enzyme changes shape due to an increase in temperature and pH?

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Denaturization.

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What is the specific substance that an enzyme acts on called?

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Substrate.

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What is the enzyme found in pineapple?

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Bromelain.

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What is formed when a substance binds to the enzyme’s active site?

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Enzyme-substrate complex.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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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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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to external factors like heat or pH.

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing permanent change.