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Protein flashcards
all protein
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| enzyme | Speeds up biological reaction |
| substrate | The substance acted upon by an enzyme |
| active site | The part of an enzyme that interacts with the substrate during catalysis |
| catalyst | substance that speeds up a chemical reaction by reducing the activation energy |
| denature | Take away or alter the natural qualities |
| immune rejection | transplanted tissue is rejected by the recipient's immune system |
| antigen | any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them |
| lactase | an enzyme |
| cellulase | an enzyme |
| gelatin | not and enzyme |
| collagen | not and enzyme |
| kinesin | an enzyme |
| myosin | an enzyme |
| actin | not an enzyme |
| tyrosine | not and enzyme |
| melanin | not an enzyme |
| benzoquinone | not an enzyme |
| dopaquinone | not an enzyme |
| tyrosinase | an enzyme |