Enzymes

Metabolism

Metabolism

________ is all chemical reactions taking place inside body cells of an organism.

Enzymes

________ are a protein that functions as biological catalyst speeding up chemical reactions in an organism.

Active site

________ is the small area where the substrate binds to the enzyme.

Substrate

________ is the molecule that an enzyme acts on.

Catabolism

________ is the breaking down of complex molecules into simpler ones.

Anabolism

________ is the building up of complex molecules from simpler ones.

Catalyst

________ is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction.

Enzymes

________ are highly specific and can catalyse one type of reaction only.

Enzymes

________ are proteins in nature.

Enzymes

________ will be affected by changes in temperatures and pH and can work effectively within a particular range of temperature and pH.

Enzymes

________ are effective in small quantities.

Enzymes

________ speed up biochemical reactions.