Biochemistry 2 Vocab

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Substance that decreases activation energy and speeds up reactions

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catalyst

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Catalyst in living organisms

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enzyme

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Where a substrate and enzyme meet

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active site

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Every enzyme has a specific reactant for a chemical reaction. What is it called?

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substrate

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Change in substances into different substances by breaking and reforming chemical bonds.

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Chemical reaction

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Breaking down polymers into monomers (water absorbed)

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hydrolysis

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Energy needed for a chemical reaction

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activation energy

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Substances changed in chemical reactions

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Reactant

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Substances made in a chemical reaction

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Product

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Making polymer from monomers (water released)

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Dehydration synthesis