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1
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What are enzymes?

A

Globular proteins with a specific tertiary shape for its function.

2
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What is the role of enzymes?

A

To act as catalysts in biological reactions.

Speed up a reaction.

3
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Where do intracellular enzymes work?

A

Inside the cell

4
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Where do extracellular enzymes work?

A

Outside the cell after being scereted

5
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What do enzymes control?

A

The metabolism of a cell.

The rate at which reactions happen within the cell.

6
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What are anabolic reactions?

A

Build up reactions

Anablic/ Anabolism

7
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What are catabolic reactions?

A

Break down reactions

Catabolic/ Catabolism

8
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What is a reaction with a net gain in energy called?

A

Endergonic

9
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What is a reaction with a net loss of energy called?

A

Exergonic

10
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What suffix is the ending of most enzymes?

A

-ase

11
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Where are enzymes made?

A

Ribosomes

12
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Where are enzymes modified after being made in the ribosome?

A

Golgi Body

13
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What is a gain of energy as heat called?

A

Endothermic reaction

14
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What is a loss of energy as heat called?

A

Exothermic reaction

15
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What does an enzyme do to a substrate?

A

Convert the substrate into a product

16
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What are enzymes made from?

A

Proteins