bio lab quiz 4

Question 1

activation energy

Answer 1

the original input of energy necessary to initiate a reaction

Question 2

metabolism

Answer 2

the sum total of chemical processes

Question 3

enzymes (how/when react)

Answer 3

biological catalyst that accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected by the reaction.

Question 4

catabolic

Answer 4

processes break down substances

Question 5

anabolic

Answer 5

processes build new substances

Question 6

denaturation of enzymes

Answer 6

when the shape of an enzyme is altered and loses its function

Question 7

active site

Answer 7

a portion of the enzyme that binds to the substrate

Question 8

inhibitors

Answer 8

bind to an enzyme and decrease its activity

Question 9

activators

Answer 9

increase enzyme activity

Question 10

optimal conditions for enzymatic reactions

Answer 10

pH - 6-8
temp - 37 degrees C

Question 11

control variable

Answer 11

anything held constant or limited in research

Question 12

independent variable

Answer 12

stands alone and isn’t influenced by other variables, but impact other variables

Question 13

dependent variable

Answer 13

value that depends on another variable,

Question 14

proteins

Answer 14

made up of amino acids, the most numerous and complex molecules in living organisms