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What is the difference between a catalyst and an enzyme? |
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Where in a cell would you look for enzymes? |
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Would you expect a fat and a sugar molecule to be acted upon by the same enzyme? Why or why not? |
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Describe the sequence of events in an enzyme-controlled reaction. |
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What is meant by the term binding site? Active site? |
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How do these three types of molecules relate to one another: enzymes, coenzymes, and vitamins? |
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Why must a vitamin be a part of the diet? |
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What is the relationship between vitamins and coenzymes? |
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What is turnover number? Why is it important? |
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How does changing temperature affect the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction? |
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What factors in a cell can speed up or slow down enzyme reactions? |
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What effect might a change in pH have on enzyme activity? |
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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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What is a biochemical pathway, and what does it have to do with enzymes? |
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Describe what happens during electron transport and what it has to do with a proton pump. |
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