H. Enzymes Flashcards
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Catalyst
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Substance that will increase the rate of a chemical reaction
Not consumed by the reaction
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Enzymes
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Globular protein
Healthy folded 3-D shape
Macromolecule
Function: acts as a biological catalyst
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Activation energy barrier - EA - (energy of activation)
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Amount of energy needed to push the reactants to the top of an energy barrier, or uphill, so the downward part of the reaction can occur.
*thermodynamic barrier
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What lowers the amount of activation energy (EA) required?
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Enzymes
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Transition state
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The moment in a reaction when the reactants are changing into products
