What two components are often found as part of an enzyme?
protein and a non-protein component, also called a cofactor
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What happens to an enzyme’s structure as it exceeds the typical human body temperature?
As temperature exceeds typical human body temperature, enzyme molecules gain kinetic energy, intermolecular bonds break, and the enzyme’s structure begins to break down (denature).
Which of the following can be cofactors?
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What would happen to the rate of a reaction if the concentration of substrate was increased after the point of saturation?
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