Enzyme Notes

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Enzyme

A protein that acts as a biological catalyst.

Biological Catalyst

Substance that speeds up chemical reactions.

Activation Energy

Energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

Temporary structure formed when enzyme binds substrate.

Denaturation

Loss of protein shape, leading to loss of function.

Metabolism

Sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism.

Photosynthesis

Process converting light energy into chemical energy.

Hydrolysis

Process of breaking down polymers by adding water.

Dehydration Synthesis

Creating larger molecules by removing water.

Factors Affecting Enzymes

pH and temperature can influence enzyme activity.

Enzyme Names

Typically end in '-ASE' and indicate substrate.

Uncatalyzed Reaction

Reaction occurring without enzyme involvement.

Catalyzed Reaction

Reaction that occurs with enzyme assistance.

Time Comparison

Uncatalyzed reactions take hours; catalyzed take minutes.

Active Site

Region on enzyme where substrate binds.

Substrate

Molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

Chemical Reactions

Processes that change substances into different substances.

Continuous Reactions

Chemical reactions that must occur constantly in life.

Protein Function

Dependent on proper shape and structure.

Polymer

Large molecule made of repeating subunits.

Monomer

Small building block of a polymer.