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Enzymes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Activation energy | Amount of free energy needed to start a chemical reaction |
| Active site | Place on enzyme where the substrate attaches and the reaction takes place |
| Anabolism | Chemical build up of complex substrates requiring energy. Photosynthesis |
| ATP(adenosine triphosphate) | Traps and transfers energy for cell reactions |
| Bioreactor | vessel in which cells, organisms or enzymes are placed to manufacture specific products |
| bioprocessing | use of organisms cells and enzymes to make specific product |
| catabolism | breakdown of complex chemicals releasing energy |
| catalysts | substances that have the ability to speed up or slow down chemical reactions without being used up |
| cellular energy | energy stored in chemicals found in cells |
| coenzyme | non protein chemical essential for the functioning of certain enzymes. Often these are made from water soluble vitamins in heterotrophs |
| denaturation | Loss of shape causing enzyme to permanently lose its function |
| enzymes | protein catalyst found in living organisms |
| Enzyme substrate complex | when enzyme and substrate combine in enzyme controlled reaction |
| hydrogen bonds | weak bonds between areas of a molecule that are slightly charged. Hold two sides of DNA together |
| Immobilised enzymes | Biological catalysts attach to an inert material chemically or physically |
| Induced fit theory | Theory that the shape of the active site of an enzyme changes to give the perfect fit between enzyme and substrate |
| metabolism | sum of all chemical reactions in body |
| NAD(Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) | Traps and transfers hydrogen ions and electrons in cell reactions |
| NADP(Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate) | Traps and transfers ions and electrons in cell reactions |
| Photosynthesis | Process where plants make carbohydrate and oxygen using sun, light energy, water, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll |
| Photosynthetic organism | Organism that use sunlight to make own food |
| Product | Chemical(s) made in reaction |
| Respiration | Breakdown of food to release energy |
| Substrate | Chemical(s) with which the enzyme reacts |
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