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Unit 2 Section 5
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| active site | the region on the surface of an enzyme molecule where the substrate molecule binds and reacts with the enzyme |
| cofactor | an inorganic metal or small organic molecule which attaches to the protein portion of the enzyme and plays an important role in activating that enzyme |
| substrate | a compound which is involved in a chemical reaction and is chemically changed by the reaction |