Last minute exam questions
What is an enzyme
A catalyst that reduces the amount of activation energy needed got release the reactants.
Covalent bond
A covalent bond is formed when electrons are shared between two atoms.
Starch Definition/Function
A large polysaccharide used for plant to store glucose molecules
Cellulose
A large polysaccharide which gives plants cells strength and rigidity
surface tension
A measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid
Adhesion definition
An attraction between molecules of different substances
What is competitive inhibition?
An inhibitor competes with the substrate for binding to the active site.
hydrogen bond
Attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom.
Cohesion definition
Attraction between molecules of the same substance
capillary action
the attraction of the surface of a liquid to the surface of a solid
Ionic bonds
Ionic bonds is formed when one atoms transfers an electron to another
What are the two way inhibitors or enzymes
Noncompetitive and competitive
What is so special about enzymes
They shape never changes no matter the circumstances
What is noncompetitive inhibition?
if the inhibitor binds somewhere other than the active sight blocking substrate bonding
What are parts of an atom
protons, neutrons, electrons
