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HS Bio.6 Enzymes
Level 1 terms/definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Enzyme | Protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| Substrate | the substance on which an enzyme acts |
| Active Site | The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs |
| activation energy | the amount of energy needed to start a reaction |
| reactants | what goes into a reaction |
| products | what comes out of a reaction |
| pH | measurement of how acidic or basic something is |
| acids | substance with a pH less than 7 |
| base | substance with a pH greater than 7 |
| chemical reaction | the chemical change of one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals |