Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What do enzymes do?

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Enzymes build things up or break them down.

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What category of macromolecules do enzymes belong to?

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Enzymes belong to the category of proteins.

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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 a substrate?

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A substrate is the molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What are products in the context of enzyme reactions?

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Products are the substances that are produced as a result of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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Why are enzymes specific?

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Enzymes are specific because they only work with molecules that are the right size and shape.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Factors include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to extreme conditions.

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How do enzymes lower activation energy?

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Enzymes lower activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway.