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Card 6

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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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Card 9

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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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Card 11

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Many enzymes require the presence of another substance in order to function. What are these called?

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Card 12

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What do cofactors and coenzymes do?

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Card 13

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Enzymes are ___ proteins.

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Card 14

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What is a cofactor? Give an example

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Card 15

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What is a coenzyme? Give an example

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