Enzymes

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The theory that suggests that a substrate can only fit into one active site
Lock and key
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The type of protein
Globular
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When the substrate forms temporary bonds with the amino acids in the active site
Enzyme substrate complex
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Another name used to describe something that lowers activation energy
Catalyst
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The energy needed to break bonds and start a reaction
Activation energy
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The theory that suggests the active site fits round the substrate like a wetsuit
Induced fit theory
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When all active sites are full the enzyme becomes a ........
Limiting factor
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When large substrate molecules break down into smaller ones it is know as what reaction
Catabolic
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The catabolic reaction that splits a disaccharide into two monosaccharides is known as what
Hydrolysis
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The type of protein

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When the substrate forms temporary bonds with the amino acids in the active site

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Another name used to describe something that lowers activation energy

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The energy needed to break bonds and start a reaction

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