How Enzymes Work Shortened
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14 questions
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look at the digarm and determine which substrate would bind with the enzyme
look at the digarm and determine which substrate would bind with the enzyme
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What kind of organic compound is an enzyme?
What kind of organic compound is an enzyme?
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What is the monomer of an enzyme?
What is the monomer of an enzyme?
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What is an enzyme's function?
What is an enzyme's function?
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Do chemical reactions occur without enzymes present?
Do chemical reactions occur without enzymes present?
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How do enzymes affect the activation energy (energy needed to start a reaction)
How do enzymes affect the activation energy (energy needed to start a reaction)
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Secretions from the pancreas contains compounds called lipases. Lipases speed up the chemical digestion of lipids. Lipases are example of
Secretions from the pancreas contains compounds called lipases. Lipases speed up the chemical digestion of lipids. Lipases are example of
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What are two factors that limit an enzyme's ability to function?
What are two factors that limit an enzyme's ability to function?
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When heat is added to an enzyme, it denatures. What does denature mean?
When heat is added to an enzyme, it denatures. What does denature mean?
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At what temperature does this enzyme work the fastest?
At what temperature does this enzyme work the fastest?
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What happens to the enzymes as the temperature increases above 50 degrees?
What happens to the enzymes as the temperature increases above 50 degrees?
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Which enzyme works best in an acidic environment (pH around 2)
Which enzyme works best in an acidic environment (pH around 2)
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Which enzyme works best in a neutral environment (pH around 8)?
Which enzyme works best in a neutral environment (pH around 8)?
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What happens to the enzyme when the pH increases too high?
What happens to the enzyme when the pH increases too high?