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13 Cards in this Set
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Metabolism |
The sum total of chemical processes in an organism |
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Catabolic |
breaks down substances (degradation) |
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Anabolic |
Build new chemical substances (synthesis) |
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Enzyme |
-Catalyst that accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected by the reaction. -large protein molecules. -Ensures that metabolic process does not slow -Lower activation energy for reactions |
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Activation Energy |
-Input of energy to start a reaction -Heat and Agitation boost collisions which increase reactions |
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Substrate |
The reactant that the enzyme acts upon |
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Active Site |
Binds the substrate |
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex |
When the enzyme and substrate join |
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Cofactors |
-non organic metal ions such as copper zinc manganese -aid the action of an enzyme |
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Co-enzyme |
non-protein organic molecule that improve enzymatic action |
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Denatured |
Shape of an enzyme is altered and loses its function |
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Inhibators |
Bind to an enzyme and decrease its activity |
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Activators |
Increase enzyme activity |
