SB1e: Enzymes And Nutrition Keywords Flashcards
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Biological catalyst
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A substance found in living organisms that speeds up reactions (an enzyme).
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Catalyst
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A substance that speeds up the rate of a reaction, without itself being used up.
3
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Digest
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To break down large molecules into smaller subunits, particularly in the digestive system.
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Monomer
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A small molecule that can join with other molecules like itself to form a polymer.
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Polymer
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A substance made up of very long molecules containing repeating groups of atoms. (Formed by joining monomer molecules together).
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Product
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A substance formed in a reaction.
7
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Substrate
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A substance that is changed during a reaction.
8
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Synthesis
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To build a large molecule from smaller subunits.
