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Which term best describes enzymes?
Which term best describes enzymes?
- Substrate molecules
- Biological catalysts (correct)
- Chemical molecules
- Active sites
What is the function of enzymes in the body?
What is the function of enzymes in the body?
- To break down chemical molecules
- To build up chemical molecules
- To provide a perfect match for substrate molecules
- To control biological processes (correct)
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
- To speed up chemical reactions
- To break down chemical molecules
- To bind to the substrate molecule (correct)
- To control biological processes
Why is the shape of the active site important for enzyme function?
Why is the shape of the active site important for enzyme function?
What is the relationship between enzymes and substrates?
What is the relationship between enzymes and substrates?