Enzymes and Catalysts Flashcards
1
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Enzymes
A
Protein molecules that increase the speed at which reactions occur. They convert substrates into products
2
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Biological catalysts
A
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction in living conditions which is usually 37°C and low pressure
3
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Digestion
A
Breaking down large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules
4
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Synthesis
A
Creating large molecules by combining smaller molecules
5
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Active site
A
The area where the substrate binds to an enzyme
6
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Denature
A
Enzyme stops working because the active site has changed shape
