Unit 2 - Enzyme Function Flashcards by Evan Cain

Q

Catalyst

A

Speeds up reaction

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Activation Energy

A

Energy needed to start a reaction

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Active Site

A

Where substrate binds on an enzyme

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Substrate

A

Molecule enzymes act on

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Q

Induced fit

A

Enzyme changes shape to fit substrate

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Competitive Inhibition

A

Competing molecule blocks enzyme

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Allosteric Site

A

Non-active site that regulates enzymes

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