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Proteins
Term | Definition |
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Enzyme | A substance that acts as a catalyst to bring about a reaction |
Catalyze | To speed up a reaction |
Active Site | The place where the substrate attaches to the enzyme |
Substrate | The material on which an enzyme acts. |
Protein | A chain of amino aids that play an important role in determining the traits of living things. |
Amino Acids | Building blocks for proteins. |
Denature | A protein losing shape due to heat or another outside source |