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pH and Enzymes
Biochemistry Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reactant | chemical that goes into a reaction |
| active site | location on enzyme where substrate binds |
| pH scale | measure of H+ of a solution, can be from 0 to 14 |
| acids | produce an excess of H+ |
| bases | produce an excess of OH- |
| buffer | weak acid/base that prevents sharp change in pH |
| catalyst | chemical that speeds or slows down a reaction |
| enzyme | a protein catalyst used to speed up chemical reactions to a rate necessary for life |
| substrate | reactant in an enzyme catalyzed reaction |