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| enzyme | a protein in the body that performs work by helping chemical reactions |
| anabolic reactions | a chemical reaction which molecules are being built |
| catabolic reactions | a chemical reaction in which molecules are being broken down |
| activation energy | the energy required to start a reaction |
| induced fit | when an enzyme holds tight to the substrate |
| substrate | the item the enzyme works on |
| denaturation | when the active site of an enzyme is changed |
| coenzyme | vitamins and minerals that help an enzyme |
| enzyme cycle | the steps an enzyme goes through during a reaction |
| inhibitor | an item that blocks the active site of an enzyme |
| active site | the location on an enzyme that performs the reaction |
