The molecule that an enzyme acts on.

When the enzyme loses its functional shape.

Globular proteins that act as catalysts and help reactions occur.

The alteration of the active site allowing the enzyme and it’s substrate to fit together better.

The location on the enzyme where the substrate attaches.

The building blocks of proteins.

Substances that co-operate with an enzyme to help it and its substrate fit together better.

The special bond links amino acids together.

The type of reaction that occurs when a molecule is broken down by an enzyme.

Is the sum of all your body’s catabolic and anabolic reactions.

These reactions occur when smaller molecules are bound together to create larger ones.

Molecules that either form body structures or carry out bodily functions.

The amino acids that our bodies can manufacture or modify.

A molecule that competes with the substrate for the active site (toxin/poison).

Amino acids that must come from food as our bodies cannot make them.

Many amino acids joined together.