7.2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Enzyme
A
A Catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions
2
Q
Substrate
A
the substance on which an enzyme can act.
3
Q
As enzymes increase do they hit a limiting factor
A
Yes, there are not enough substrates around for the enzymes to break apart.
4
Q
Compare and contrast inhibition and activation of enzymes.
A
They both effect the enzyme. Activation changes the shape so the enzyme will work while make it so the enzymes cant combine to the substrate.
