Enzymes

Question 1

activation energy

Answer 1

energy needed to start a chemical reaction

Question 2

active site

Answer 2

deep pocket or grove on an enzyme that touches the substrate

Question 3

enzyme

Answer 3

protein that speeds up chemical reactions

Question 4

catalyst

Answer 4

inorganic chemical substance that speeds up chemical reaction

Question 5

substrate

Answer 5

substance acted upon by an enzyme

Question 6

product

Answer 6

new substance that forms as result of a chemical reaction

Question 7

reactant

Answer 7

substance that is changed in a chemical reaction

Question 8

list of things that speed up chemical reactions

Answer 8

substrate concentration, enzyme concentration, and increased temperature to optimum range

Question 9

list of things that slow down a chemical reaction

Answer 9

extreme pH (acids/bases), low temperatures, high ionic/salt concentrations

Question 10

Denature

Answer 10

Changing protein shape due to extreme heat

Question 11

Endergonic Reaction

Answer 11

chemical reaction where the products contain MORE energy than the reactants (Energy in/absorbed)

Question 12

Exergonic Reaction

Answer 12

chemical reaction where the products contain LESS energy than the reactants (Energy exits/releases)

Question 13

inhibitor

Answer 13

substances that block active site on protein. they decrease enzyme activity. Produced by the body, and can be given as medicine