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Enzymes & Energy

CAPP Biology Unit 6A

TermDefinition
enzyme a biological catalyst
substrate the molecule(s) that an enzyme binds to
enzyme-substrate complex the enzyme and it's reactant molecule(s) together as one
active site the puzzle-piece shaped part of the substrate where the enzyme attached
activation energy the amount of energy needed to start a reaction
catabolic a reaction that breaks down molecules
anabolic a reaction the builds molecules
catalyst a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy. It is not a reactant or a product in the reaction.
pH a measure of the level of acidity or alkalinity of a substance
denature the unfolding of a protein, changing the shape, but maintaining the amino acid sequence
ATP adenosine triphosphate - the energy currency of the cell
kinetic energy energy of motion
potential energy stored energy
free energy energy in a system that is available to do work
exergonic reaction a reaction that releases energy
endergonic reaction a reaction that requires energy
entropy a measure of disordered energy - not available for work, often heat given off during energy conversions
Laws of Thermodynamics set of scientific laws that define temperature, energy, and entropy
 



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