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enzymes
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protein substances that control the rate of reactions
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function of enzymes
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catalyst, substrate
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catalyst
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speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy
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substrate
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the substance on which the enzyme works
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active site
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part of the enzyme where the substrate fits
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active site
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lock and key model
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an enyzme that will only work on one kind of substrate (ex. protease breaks down protein)
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enzyme- substrate complex
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formed when the enzyme and the substrate join
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factors that affects enzyme action
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amount of enzyme or substrate, PH, temperature
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PH
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different enzymes work best in different ranges
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