7.2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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def of enzyme
A
2
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def of substrate
A
the element that reacts with the enzyme
3
Q
def of active site
A
where the substrate goes into the enzyme and reacts with it
4
Q
def of activation energy
A
the energy that it takes for the reaction to happen at the reaction site
5
Q
what happens when the pH or temp gets too high or low in the activation site
A
denaturation
6
Q
label the parts of the enzyme reaction diagram
A
reactants - substrate - enzyme - active site - products
7
Q
what limits enzyme concentration
A
only a certain amount of enzymes
8
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what limits substrate concentration
A
enzymes can only react at a certain pace
