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Enzymes k
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| substances that cause chemical reactions to occur faster. | enzymes |
| enzymes work by | decreasing the amount of energy needed to activate the chemical reaction |
| enzymes are a type of | catalyst |
| ribosomes produce specific enzymes to act on specific substances called | substrates |
| folds make pockets called | active sites |
| an enzymes shape is key to | how an enzyme functions |
| changes in temperature or pH can affect | the shape of an enzymes active sites |
| many of the chemical reactions that occurs in cells | are catalyzed by enzymes |
| most enzymes are | proteins |
| enzymes are produced by a cell's | ribosomes |
| enzymes are also important for | synthesis of new molecules |
| the shape of an enzyme determines | how it works |
| most enzymes have a surface with | one or more deep folds |
| the active sites match folds in | the substrates surface |
| a particular enzyme fits against its substrate like | two adjacent puzzle pieces |
| if shape is changed | the enzyme won't function well or at all |
| enzymes are only able to work properly in | a certain temperature and pH range |
| RNA polymerase is an enzyme that | is essential to the process of transcription |
| molecules of mRNA are transcribed by | RNA polymerases |
| what molecule does the enzyme break down | a protein |
| what two factors affect an enzyme's operation the most? | temperature and pH |
| what would happen to a person who had a shortage of lactose? | the person couldn't fully digest dairy products |
| all cells do not contain the | same type of enzymes |
| without enzymes | chemical reactions would not occur quickly enough to sustain life |
| more energy is absorbed by | reactions without an enzyme |