A globular protein that increases the rate of a biochemical reaction, by lowering the activation energy threshold. IE: Biochemical catalyst, speeds up the reaction without being used.
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Substrate
The substances enzymes convert into products.
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Product
What is produced by the biochemical reaction which the enzyme catalyses.
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Active Site
Region on the surface of the enzyme for the substrate to bind to.
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Denature
when the shape of the active site changes.
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Enzyme-Substrate specificity
The physical and chemical properties of the active site complement those of the substrates. They are chemically attracted t each other and fit together. Molecules other than the substrate do not fit or are not attracted so do not bind.
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Optimum
The temperature or PH at which an enzyme works best. (Varies between enzymes)
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The substances enzymes convert into products.
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Substrate
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Front
What is produced by the biochemical reaction which the enzyme catalyses.
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Card 4
Front
Region on the surface of the enzyme for the substrate to bind to.
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