What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?
Metabolism & Enzymes

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured.
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How do enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions?
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By reducing the activation energy.
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What is the primary function of an enzyme?
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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
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What are enzymes primarily composed of?
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Proteins.
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What type of biological molecules are enzymes?
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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts.
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What is activation energy in the context of enzyme activity?
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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
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What is denaturation in relation to enzymes?
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Denaturation is the process where an enzyme's structure is altered, affecting its function.
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