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Enzymes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Optimum conditions | The specific conditions (such as temperature and pH) at which an enzyme works most efficiently and the reaction rate is highest. |
| Denaturation | The process in which an enzyme loses its shape (especially the active site), usually due to high temperature or extreme pH. |
| Denatured enzyme | An enzyme whose shape has changed so that it can no longer bind to its substrate and therefore cannot function |
| Activation energy | The minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction. |
| Factors affecting enzymes | Conditions that influence enzyme activity, such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, enzyme concentration, and inhibitors. |