Enzymes

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What is the mechanism of enzyme activity called?

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Lock and key

Front

What happens to biological enzymes at 40 degrees Celsius?

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Denature

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What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

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Substrate

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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

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Active site

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What is the primary function of an enzyme?

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Speed up reactions

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that accelerates chemical reactions.

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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

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It is the region where substrates bind and reactions occur.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its functional shape due to extreme conditions.

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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 activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.