| A | B |
|---|
| enzymes | increase the speed of chemical reactions |
| ATP | cells usable source of energy |
| proteins | examples include: enzymes, antibodies, and hemoglobin |
| active site | location where an enzyme and substrate bind |
| surface tension | explains how a needle is able to float on water |
| oil and vinegar don't mix due to this porperty | polarity |
| building blocks of nucleic acids | nucleotides |
| building blocks of carbohydrates | monosaccharides |
| building blocks of proteins | amino acids |
| conditions that affect enzyme activity | temperature and pH |
| substance that binds to an enzyme | substrate |
| function of carbohydrates | key source of energy |
| chemical change | produces one or more new substances |
| example of a simple sugar | glucose |
| example of a comlex sugar | starch |
| energy required to start a chemical reaction | activation energy |
| attraction between substances of the same kind (water and water) | cohesion |
| attraction between different substances (water and glass) | adhesion |
| another name for a homogenous mixture | solution |
| amount of energy needed to raise mass of a substance 1 degree C | specific heat |
