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Enzymes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Enzyme | A type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living thing |
| Substrate | The reactant on which an enzyme works. |
| Active site | Region of an enzyme that binds to the substrate |
| Optimal | Best, most desirable or favorable |
| Inhibitor | A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction by impacting the active site |
| Denature | Enzyme loses function due to a change in its shape, caused by changes in temperature or pH |
| Catalyze | To speed up a reaction |
| Products | The substance made at the end of a reaction, either were broken apart or combined together |
| Specificity | Enzymes are a specific shape to fit their substrate (Lock and Key) |
| Activation energy | Energy needed for a reaction to occur |
| Lysosomes | Contain catalytic enzymes that break down cellular waste |
| Ribosomes | Non-membrane bound organelles that produce enzymes (protein) |