Explain how an enzyme denatures when temperature increases.
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Card 7
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pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution; lower the pH, higher concentration of H+ ions. Hydrogen ions can interact with the _ Groups of the amino acids, influencing how they bond and affecting tertiary structure.
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Card 8
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Define 'Inhibitor'
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What is 'competitive inhibition'?
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Card 10
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Inhibitors that can seriously disrupt enzyme-controlled reactions can act as ___ ____, preventing vital chemical reactions that take place in the body.
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Many enzymes require the presence of another substance in order to function. What are these called?