Enzymes Flashcards

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1
Q

What acts as the catalysts for special reactions within the human body?

A

Enzymes

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2
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What are enzymes composed of?

A

Protein molecules (compounds of amino acids)

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3
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What are Globular proteins?

A

Proteins that are water soluble

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4
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What is a pH value?

A

The measure of hydrogen ion concentration within a solution

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5
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What is a substrate?

A

A molecular surface acted upon by an enzyme

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What is a metabolic pathway?

A

A chemical reaction within a cell

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7
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How do enzymes act as catalyst?

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By lowering activation energy

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