Chapter 10 Keywords Flashcards
An organic substance that combines with a
specific protein to form an active enzyme
Coenzyme
The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules
into simpler ones resulting in a release of energy
Catabolism
an enzyme that change their shape, or
conformation, upon binding of a modulator
Allosteric enzyme
a chemical reaction where the forward rate
equals the reverse rate.
Equilibrium
reaction that has a net release of energy
Exergonic reaction
The material or substance on which an enzyme
acts
Substrate
the amount of dissorder in a system
Entropy
The metabolic building up of complex molecules
from simpler ones requiring an input of energy
Anabolism
a biological catalyst
Enzyme
a substance that causes or accelerates a
chemical reaction without itself being affected.
Catalyst
he part of an enzyme that interacts with the
substrate during catalysis
Activesite
Science that deals with the conversions between
different forms of energy
Thermo Dynamics
the capacity to do work
Energy
A substance resulting from a chemical reaction
Product
The chemical processes occurring within a living
cell or organism that are necessary for the
maintenance of life.
Metabolism
