9 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
An enzyme is a protein that speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction
2
Q
What is an enzyme also known as
A
biological or organic catalyst
3
Q
Define Metabolism
A
Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions taking place in an organism. Includes catabolism and anabolism
4
Q
What is solar energy
A
This is energy from the sun which gets converted into chemical energy in the bo
5
Q
What is a substrate
A
This is the molecule an enzyme acts on
Eg in saltwater. Water is the substrate
