5261217151 | Enzyme | A protein that acts as a catalyst | 0 | |
5261258863 | Exergonic | A chemical reaction where energy is released | 1 | |
5261261247 | Endergonic | A chemical reaction where energy is absorbed | 2 | |
5261267238 | Activation Energy | Amount of energy needed to cause the reactants to reach an unstable state | 3 | |
5261302653 | Substrate | The reactant an enzyme acts on | 4 | |
5261315437 | Enzyme-Substrate Complex | ![]() | 5 | |
5261402332 | Transition State | When the reactants are in an unstable condition due ot absorbed energy | 6 | |
5261405171 | Active Site | ![]() | 7 | |
5261424132 | Denature | Destruction of a biological molecule | 8 | |
5261429954 | Induced Fit | Formation of weak bonds to engulf the substrate at active site | 9 | |
5261436314 | Competitive Inhibitors | ![]() | 10 | |
5261439544 | Noncompetitive Inhibitors | ![]() | 11 | |
5261442101 | Cofactor | A protein that allows a substrate to fit into an enzyme's active site. They can be inorganic (iron, copper, zinc). | 12 | |
5261444486 | Coenzyme | an organic cofactor required for enzyme activity | 13 | |
5261471695 | Protein | Caterogry of biological molecules enzymes can be found in | 14 | |
5261576033 | Way to Lower E(A) | Stressing the substrate and stablizing the transition state | 15 | |
5261586326 | Temperature | A factor that can change the shape of the active site | 16 | |
5261615031 | Graph of Enzyme Function | ![]() | 17 |
AP Biology Enzyme Unit Flashcards
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