Chapter 5.4 and 5.5 Vocab.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Protein | Polymer constructed from a set of 20 amino acid monomers. |
| Amino Acid | Monomer that makes up proteins; contains carboxyl and amino functional groups. |
| Polypeptide | Chain of linked amino acids. |
| Denaturation | Loss of normal shape of a protein due to heat or other factor. |
| Activation Energy | Minimum amount of energy required to trigger a chemical reaction. |
| Catalyst | Agent that speeds up chemical reactions. |
| Enzyme | Specialized protein that catalyzes the chemical reactions of a cell. |
| Substrate | Specific reactant acted on by an enzyme. |
| Active Site | Region of an enzyme into which a particular substrate fits. |
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