biology-enzymes

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state an enzyme is in when the surrounding areas are unsuitable
denatured
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enzymes act on...
substrates
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where one molecule breaks down into smaller molecules
degredation
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where molecules join together to make a larger molecule
synthesis
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catalysts produced by living cells
enzymes
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the substance enzymes are made of
enzymes
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enzymes speed up reactions by ? the activation energy needed
lowering
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catalase breaks down...
hydrogen peroxide
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point of the surface where the substrate binds
active site
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the shape of the active site is ? to that enzyme
specific
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the active site is where the ? activity takes place.(reaction)
catalytic
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the shape of the sabstrate is ? to the enzyme's active site
complementary
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amylase breaks down....
starch
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phophorylase is a ? enzyme
synthesis
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the work slower at ? temperatures
cool
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they work faster at ? warmer temperatures
warmer
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the temperature and pH at which an enzyme-catalysed reaction proceeds at the fastest rate
optimum
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the molecule that binds and reacts with the enzyme
reactant
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enzymes act on...

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substrates

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where one molecule breaks down into smaller molecules

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where molecules join together to make a larger molecule

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catalysts produced by living cells

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