how an enzyme works Flashcards

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substrate- chemicals an enzyme works on
active site- area the enzyme is the same shape as substrate
lock+key mechanism- moves to active site+ reacts to form products

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specificity- enzyme can only work on one substrate
denature- when shape changes so enzyme stops working

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