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SLS Bio12 Enzyme HH
SLS Bio 12 Enzyme HH
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| activation energy | the minimum amount of energy needed for a reaction occur |
| biochemical reaction | a transformation of a molecule into a different molecule with the help of an enzyme |
| coenzyme | a nonprotein compound that assists the enzyme |
| competitive inhibitor | fills the active site so the substrate can not bind to the enzyme |
| enzyme | a catalyst that speeds up a reaction by lowering the activation energy |
| enzyme activity | the process of an enzyme catalyzing a reaction |
| enzyme concentration | the amount of an enzyme in a reaction |
| heavy metal | a metal with a high density that can denature an enzyme |
| induced fit model | the enzyme changing shape slightly to fit the substrate perfectly |
| metabolism | any chemical process in a living organism that is needed for life |
| non-competitive inhibitor | fills the allosteric site and changes the shape of the enzyme so the substrate cannot bind |
| pH | a scale to measure acidity or basicity |
| substrate | the reactants in a enzyme catalyzed reaction that binds to the active site |
| substrate concentration | the amount of reactant available in the reaction |
| thyroid | large gland that secretes hormones to regulate growth and development |
| thyroxin | hormone produced by the thyroid to increase the metabolic rate in your body |
| vitamins | organic compounds that are essential for life and are also coenzymes |