Amber test 2 study guide 2

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What are biological catalysts known as?

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Enzymes

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What type of molecules are co-enzymes?

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Organic

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What type of reactions are endothermic/endogonic reactions classified as?

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Anabolic

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What does the role of an enzyme involve lowering?

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Energy of activation

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What is the complete protein molecule termed?

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Holoenzyme

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What is the function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering the energy of activation.

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What are the two main types of reactions in metabolism?

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Catabolic and Anabolic.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A non-protein organic molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What is the difference between an apoenzyme and a holoenzyme?

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An apoenzyme is the inactive form of an enzyme without its cofactor, while a holoenzyme is the active form with its cofactor.

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What is the role of substrates in enzyme activity?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon to form products.