reactions of metabolism that construct molecules from smaller units
anabolic
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reactions of metabolism that break molecules down into smaller units
catabolic
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area of an enzyme with a shape complementary to a specific substrate
active site
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complex formed when a substrate is bound to the active site of an enzyme
enzyme susbstrate complex
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speed up reactions, but remain unchanged at the end
biological catalyst
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shapes that are similar enough between the active site and substrate
complementary shape
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change in tertiary structure of a protein resulting in loss of normal function
denatured
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the energy required to initiate a reaction
activation energy
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a level word for best
optimum
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further folding of the secondary structure of protein involving interactions between R-groups
tertiary structure
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GCSE level idea that enzyme and substrate fit together
lock and key model
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modified lock and key explanation for enzyme action, the active site of an enzyme is modified by binding to the substrate
induced fit hypothesis
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a substance used, or acted on, by another process or substance
substrate
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The production of an organic compound in a living thing
synthesis
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monomer used to build polypeptides
amino acid
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bonds between oxygen and hydrogen caused by large differences in electronegativity
hydrogen bonds
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a chemical bond that involves the donation of an electron from one atom to another forming positive and negative ions held together by electrostatic attraction
ionic bonds
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complex formed as a result of an enzyme catalysed reaction, when a substrate is converted to a product or products while bound to the active site of an enzyme
enzyme product complex
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variable groups on amino acids
R-groups
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a measure of how much the rate of reaction increases with a 10 degree temperature increase
temperature coefficient
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refers to the reconstruction of a protein or nucleic acid to their original form especially after denaturation
renaturation
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where the shapes of individual molecules allow them to selectively recognise and bind to one another
specificity
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reactions of metabolism that construct molecules from smaller units
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anabolic
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reactions of metabolism that break molecules down into smaller units
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area of an enzyme with a shape complementary to a specific substrate
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Card 5
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complex formed when a substrate is bound to the active site of an enzyme
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