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14 Cards in this Set
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Activation Energy
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The amount of energy needed to begin a reaction.
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Catalysts
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Reduce the amount of activation energy. Speed up the reaction.
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Enzyme
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Important catalyst in living things. Ex: Amylase, Lactase
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Substrate
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The enzyme reactions depend on the fit between the enzyme and its substrate. (study lock and key model)
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Environment of Enzymes
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An enzyme may fail to work if its environment is changed. Ex: Change in temperature or pH will destroy the active site.
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Organic Compounds
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CHON
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen |
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ATP
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High form of energy
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ADP
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Low form of energy
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Carbohydrates
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monosaccharides make up disaccharides which make up polysaccharides.
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Glucose
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C6H12O6
Used for energy |
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Where is glucose stored?
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in the liver and muscles as glycogen
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Proteins
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Made of amino acids
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Lipid
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Fatty acid
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Nucleic Acids
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store important hereditary information. DNA RNA
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