describe and explain Flashcards
1
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hypothesis
A
prediction towards an experiment that has not been completed yet (use logic)
2
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specificity
A
the narrowness at which a substance acts or is effective
3
Q
active site
A
enzymes contain a site where substrates will combine with specific for each substrate
4
Q
denaturing due to temperature and PH
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change of the molecular structure of a substance because of overheating or having too high or low a PH
5
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rate graphs
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determining the rate of a certain set of data in a time frame
6
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catalase
A
when in the presence of oxygen, it catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
7
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sucrose
A
combination of glucose and fructose
8
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role of enzymes
A
to allow for rural societies to wash stains of oils out of their tops rather than needing hot water (burns the hand)
