| A | B |
|---|
| enzyme | protein that speeds up chemical reactions |
| active site | location on the enzyme where the substrate(s) bind |
| denaturation | when a protein changes shape due to high temps and pH |
| egg whites | an example of deantured protein; happens at high temperatures |
| pH | the measure of how acidic or basic a solution is |
| basic | pH from 7-14 (closer to 14 is stronger) |
| acidic | pH from 1-7 (closer to 1 is stronger) |
| amino acids | 20 different types; chain together to make proteins (enzymes) |
| substrates | molecules that bind to the enzyme; the reactants |
| products | the molecule(s) produced in the reaction sped up by enzymes |
