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| proteins that function as biological catalysts |
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| a substance that lowers the amount of energy necessary for a chemical reaction to occur. |
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| by lowering this, an enzyme speeds up the rate at which a reaction occurs. |
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| substance being activated upon. |
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| substrate molecules combined with enzyme molecules. |
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| lies in the shape of the protein molecule; alters its ability to function. |
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| found in all aerobic cells (plants, animals, microbes), protect cells from toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide. |
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| enzyme loses structure; loses function. |
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