4.1 Metabolism Study Guide Flashcards
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Enzymes
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cut and join
2
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enzymes
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they are also catalysts
3
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Catalysts
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reduce energy required for chemical reactions
4
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substrate
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reactant binds to enzyme
5
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active site
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where substarte fits to enzyme
6
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rate of reaction
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amount product divided by time
7
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activation energy
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energy needed for reaction to occur
8
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Properties of enzymes
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reaction specific
not consumed in reaction
made of proteins
affected by cellular conditions
9
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Enzyme Concentration
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as enzymes increase= increase reaction rate
10
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substrate concentration
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increase substrate= increase reaction rate
11
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rate of reaction
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amount product by time
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