Chemistry of Life Vocab

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Giant molecules also known as organic compounds

Area of an enzyme's surface that has a shape to complement a particular substrate

Any compound that forms OH- ions in a solution, values 8-14 on a pH scale

Proteins that act as catalysts in living things

Reactants (products) of an enzyme-based reaction

The large molecules made from monomers

Compounds made of amino acids and work to control the rate of reactions and create cell structures

An attraction between molecules of the same type