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enzymes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| metabolism | the sum of all the chemical reactions that take place within an organism |
| enzyme | a protein catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions |
| catalyst | a substance that speeds up a reaction without itself being used in a reaction |
| features of enzymes | 1. made of protein 2. correct shape to fit substrate (lock-and-key model) 3. reversible |
| substrate | the substance an enzyme acts upon |
| product | the substance the enzyme forms in a reaction |
| factors that affect enzyme activity (or can denature enzymes) | 1. temperature 2. pH |
| denatured enzyme | an enzyme that lost its shape and no longer function; can be caused by extreme temperatures or changes in pH |
| active site | Where the substrate locks into the enzyme, creating a perfect fit or "lock-and-key" model |