Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Enzyme
A
An organic catalyst , usually a protein
2
Q
Substrate
A
A reactant and molecule entering in an enzyme in an enzyme influenced reaction
3
Q
Specificity
A
Example lactase
4
Q
Active site
A
Location where enzyme can react
5
Q
Photosynthesis
A
6 co2+ 6 h2o in chlorophyll = 6 h12 o6 + 6o
Carbon dioxide + water = glucose +oxygen
6
Q
Endergonic
A
Require energy (downhill)
7
Q
Light dependent reactions
A
Chlorophyll traps light
8
Q
Light independent reactions
A
Atp provides energy
9
Q
Exorgenic
A
Energy is released (uphill)
10
Q
Catalyst
A
Substance that speeds up a reaction
