3.3 - How Enzymes Work
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What is an enzyme?
💡 Hint: Think about what speeds up reactions in our body.
What do we call the molecule an enzyme acts on?
💡 Hint: It's what joins with the enzyme at the active site.
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What is the primary role of enzymes in biological reactions?
💡 Hint: What do enzymes do in a reaction?
True or False: Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.
💡 Hint: Think about whether enzymes can be used again.
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Given a scenario where an enzyme's active site is altered, explain how this may affect its function.
💡 Hint: Consider how shape affects function in biology.
If an enzyme operates efficiently at a specific temperature but is moved to a higher temperature, predict the outcome and provide a rationale.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature influences molecular interactions.
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