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Proteins and Enzymes
Term | Definition |
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Protein | A chain of Amino Acids that play a important role in determining the traits of living things |
Amino Acids | Building blocks for proteins |
Enzymes | Speeds up Chemical reactions |
Substrate | Part of the enzyme matches the shape of the molecule to be reacted |
Catalyze | Speed up. |
Active Site | Spot on the enzyme, where the substrate bends to the enzyme (notches) |
Denature | changing the shape of a enzyme causing it to become less effective or useless |
Antigen | "Protein" that causes your immune system ti make antibodies |
Antibodies | Proteins that bind to antigens and signal there destruction by the immune system. |
Immune rejection | Body rejects new blood by attaching antibodies and signaling their destruction. |