Enzymes Flashcards

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered

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Enzymes are…?

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Protein molecules

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Active site

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The active site is the region of the enzyme where the reactants bind and where the chemical reaction takes place

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Substrate

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A reactant binds to the active site of an enzyme is called a substrate

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Inhibitor

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When an enzyme activity is not needed, an inhibitor will bind to an enzymes active site and block it

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