Biochemistry Terms

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Enzyme

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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Catalyst

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

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Substrate

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The substance on which an enzyme acts.

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Active Site

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The region on an enzyme where the substrate binds.

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Enzyme-Substrate Complex

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The intermediate formed when a substrate molecule interacts with the active site of an enzyme.

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Dehydration Synthesis

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A chemical reaction that builds up molecules by losing water molecules.

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Hydrolysis

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A chemical process that splits a molecule by adding water.

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Digestion

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The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

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Maltase

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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose.

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Lipase

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An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol.