Ch9: Enzymes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Solar energy
A
Energy from the sun
2
Q
Cellular energy
A
The energy stored in the bonds of biomolecules
3
Q
Catalyst
A
Substance that speeds up a reaction, without being used up in the reaction
4
Q
Enzymes
A
Proteins that speed up a reaction without being used up in the reaction
5
Q
Substrate
A
Substance with which an enzyme reacts
6
Q
Product
A
Substance(s) the enzyme forms
7
Q
Denatured enzyme
A
Enzyme that has lost its shape and can no longer function
8
Q
Bioprocessing
A
The use of enzyme-controlled reactions to produce a product
9
Q
Bioreactor
A
A vessel or container in which living cells or their products are used to make a product
10
Q
Immobilised enzymes
A
Enzymes that are attached, or fixed, to each other, or to an inert material
