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AP Biology Enzyme Unit Flashcards

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5261217151EnzymeA protein that acts as a catalyst0
5261258863ExergonicA chemical reaction where energy is released1
5261261247EndergonicA chemical reaction where energy is absorbed2
5261267238Activation EnergyAmount of energy needed to cause the reactants to reach an unstable state3
5261302653SubstrateThe reactant an enzyme acts on4
5261315437Enzyme-Substrate Complex5
5261402332Transition StateWhen the reactants are in an unstable condition due ot absorbed energy6
5261405171Active Site7
5261424132DenatureDestruction of a biological molecule8
5261429954Induced FitFormation of weak bonds to engulf the substrate at active site9
5261436314Competitive Inhibitors10
5261439544Noncompetitive Inhibitors11
5261442101CofactorA protein that allows a substrate to fit into an enzyme's active site. They can be inorganic (iron, copper, zinc).12
5261444486Coenzymean organic cofactor required for enzyme activity13
5261471695ProteinCaterogry of biological molecules enzymes can be found in14
5261576033Way to Lower E(A)Stressing the substrate and stablizing the transition state15
5261586326TemperatureA factor that can change the shape of the active site16
5261615031Graph of Enzyme Function17

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