Enzymes Flashcards
1
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Enzymes are
A
Proteins that build and repair cells, help every cell part do it’s job and transport material and info in and out of the cell
2
Q
Enzymes help?
A
Speed up chemical reactions
3
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Activation energy-
A
Starts chemical reactions
4
Q
Catalysts?
A
Lower the activation energy of chemical reaction
5
Q
Adding enzymes to a chemical reaction does what?
A
Lowers activation energy and speeds up the chemical reaction
6
Q
Substances that form during a reaction is called?
A
A product
7
Q
Enzymes involved in a chemical reaction is?
A
A reactant and is then called a substrate
8
Q
Enzyme contact with substrate does what?
A
It binds to the enzymes active site
