Question

Match the following words.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. active site

2. substrate.

3. activity

4. cofactor

5. complex

6. coenzyme.

Explanation:

1. A substrate binds to an enzyme at the active site where the reaction occurs.

2. In a catalyzed reaction, a reactant is often called a  substrate.

3  activity is a measure of how fast an enzyme can convert the reagent to the  product.

4. An inorganic substance necessary for the function of some enzymes is called a cofactor.

5. When properly aligned, the enzyme and substrate form an enzyme-substrate (ES) complex.

6. A small organic molecule necessary for the function of some enzymes is  called a  coenzyme.