Enzymes🧪 Flashcards

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What is an enzyme

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in the body without being Changed or used up in the body.

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What is a catalyst

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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without getting itself used up

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Which bio molecules are enzymes made up of

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Proteins

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How do enzymes work

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substrate
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What is denaturing of an enzyme

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When an enzyme reaches above its optimum temperature the bonds that are holding the enzyme together BREAK, which hence causes the enzyme to lose its shape.

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