1.3 Kahoot - exam Flashcards
The products of a neutralization reaction are:
water and salt
buffer
Reaction that minimizes pH changes
what is the main buffer system in the blood
bicarbonate buffer system
another name for dehydration synthesis
condensation
result of dehydration synthesis
makes molecules by removing water
result of hydrolysis reaction
breaks molecules with the use of water
what type of molecules are enzymes
protein
What term is used to describe the energy required for a reaction to take place?
activation energy
function of enzyme in biological systems
Enzymes act as catalyst to drive chemical reactions forward.
What is the site called where an enzyme binds with a substrate?
active site
induced fit
Enzyme’s ability to change their shape to better bind with a substrate
coenzyme
organic molecule that assist in enzyme function
cofactor
Non-protein molecules necessary for enzyme activity
common ending for an enzyme
-ase
Enzymes only break/make macromolecules.
false
