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Enzymes
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Vocabulary
Active Site
Where the enzyme attaches to
the substrate.
Substrate
The substance that the enzyme
works on.
Activation Energy
The energy required to start a
reaction.
What is an Enzyme
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Type of catalyst
Lowers activation energy
Ends in “ase” and similar to
substrate
Very small amounts needed
Reusable
Highly Specific
Induced fit model
When the substrate binds to the
enzyme, the enzyme adjusts slightly
to lock in,
Ex. Lock clicking for the right key.
Glove fabric adjusting to hand
Vocabulary
Denature
Change of enzyme shape
and function
Competitive Inhibitor
Molecule that competes for
the active site
Noncompetitive
Inhibitor
Molecule that does not
attach to active site and
changes active site shape
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