Biology 2.1.4. Flashcards
1
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Activation energy
A
the energy that must be provided for a chemical reaction to take place.
2
Q
Active site
A
a region on the surface of an enzyme where a substrate can bind.
3
Q
Biological catalyst
A
a protein used in metabolic reactions that speeds up the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy.
4
Q
Catalyst
A
a substance which speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed/ used up in the reaction itself.
5
Q
Prosthetic group
A
a cofactor which is permanently bound to an enzyme or protein.
6
Q
Vmax
A
the point at which the reaction is occurring at maximum velocity.
