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| 5.1 Reactions, Catalysts, and Enzymes |
What is the difference between a catalyst
and an enzyme?
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Describe the sequence of events in an
enzyme-controlled reaction.
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Would you expect a fat and a sugar molecule
to be acted on by the same enzyme? Why or why not?
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Where in a
cell would you look for enzymes?
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| 5.2 How Enzymes Speed Chemical Reaction Rates | -
What is turnover number? Why is it
important?
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- What is
meant by the term binding site? Active site?
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5.3 Environmental Effects on
Enzyme Action | -
How does changing temperature affect the
rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction?
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What factors in the cell can speed up or
slow down enzyme reactions?
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What is the relationship between vitamins
and coenzymes?
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What effect might a change in pH have on
enzyme activity?
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5.4
Cellular-Controlling Processes and Enzymes | -
What is enzyme competition, and why is it
important to all cells?
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Describe the nature and action of an enzyme
inhibitor.
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