Definitions Flashcards
1
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Specificity
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Each enzyme can only combine with one substrate due to their complementary shape so they’re SPECIFIC
2
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Activation Energy
A
The energy needed to kickstart a reaction
3
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Inhibitors
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Substances which when added to a mixture of enzyme and substrate solutions reduce the rate of reaction. They do this by combining with enzyme molecules to form enzyme inhibitor complexes.
