Amino Acids Flashcards by Jason Gillespie | Brainscape

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What is an enzyme?

A

A protein which is a biological catalyst.

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What is an active site?

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The site on the surface of the enzyme into which the substrate fits.

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What is an induced fit?

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The substrate induces a change of shape of the active site of the enzyme.

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