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Proteins and Enzymes
Term | Definition |
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Enzyme | Speed up chemical reactions (works with catalyze) |
Catalyze | Speed up chemical reactions |
Active Site | Spot on the enzyme where the substrate connects to the enzyme |
Substrate | Part of the enzyme matches the shape of the molecule to be reacted |
Protein | A chain of amino acids that play an important role in determining the traits of living things |
Amino Acid | Building blocks for proteins |
Denature | Changing the shape of an enzyme, causing it to become less effective or useless |
Antigen | "Protein" that causes your immune system to make antibodies |
Antibody | Proteins that bind to antigens and signal their destruction by the immune system |
Immune Rejection | Body rejects new blood by attaching antibodies and signaling their destruction |