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Enzymes & Biochemist
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are enzymes? | Proteins that speed up chemical reactions. |
| What is the active site of an enzyme? | The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds. |
| What factors affect enzyme activity? | Temperature, pH, substrate concentration, inhibitors. |
| What is denaturation? | Loss of an enzyme’s shape and function due to extreme conditions. |
| What is a substrate? | The molecule an enzyme acts upon. |