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What is a substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate

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What term describes a situation where a molecule can occupy the same active site as the substrate?

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Inhibition

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What three letters do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What is the term for the unique fit between an enzyme and its substrate?

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Specificity

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What is the term for the complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Enzyme-substrate complex

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What is the role of a coenzyme in enzymatic reactions?

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Coenzymes assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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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.

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What is the function of an active site on an enzyme?

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The active site is where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

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What is feedback inhibition?

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Feedback inhibition is a regulatory mechanism where the end product of a pathway inhibits an earlier step.

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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?

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Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site; non-competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a different site.