Chapter 2.4- Enzymes Flashcards
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Enzyme
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Proteins that act as catalysts to control chemical reactions in living systems
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Substrate
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Fit like lock and key inside one kind of enzyme
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Product
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The result of the enzyme-substrate complex. Substrate is changed into the product after its reaction with the enzyme
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Active Site
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Hole in the enzyme where the substrate fits into. This is where the reaction takes place
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Denaturing
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Changes in the shape of the active site as a result of too hot or too acidic conditions. This causes the substrate to be unable to bind to enzyme.
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Solution/Substrate Concentration
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The amount of substrate that is concentrated in one area
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Activation Energy
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The energy required to get a chemical reaction started
