Question

1. match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions.
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction
a region on an enzyme that binds to a protein or other substance during a reaction
a compound that blocks the action of an enzyme
the biomolecule that enzymes fall under
a. inhibitor
b. enzyme
c. active site
d. catalyst
e. protein

Explanation:

• Catalyst (D) es una sustancia que acelera una reacción química sin ser consumida.
• Enzyme (B) es una proteína que actúa como catalizador biológico.
• Active site (C) es la región en una enzima donde se une el sustrato.
• Inhibitor (A) es una molécula que bloquea la acción de una enzima.
• Protein (E) es una biomolécula que puede ser enzima.

Answer:

• Acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions: D. Catalyst
• A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction: B. Enzyme
• A region on an enzyme that binds to a protein or other substance during a reaction: C. Active site
• A compound that blocks the action of an enzyme: A. Inhibitor
• The biomolecule that enzymes fall under: E. Protein