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Bio Definitions 3.4
Textbook Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Catalysis | Acceleration of a chemical reaction by adding a catalyst, usually an enzyme, activation energy |
| Catalyst | Any substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction w/o itself undergoing any permeate chemical change |
| Enzyme | Protein catalyst used by living organisms to increase the rate of biological reactions |
| Substrates | 1) a reactant that interacts w/ a catalyst, 2) Surface on which a cell or organism sits |
| Active Site | Location on an enzyme molecule where substrates bind & react |