CBA 1

Front

What is the system used to identify acids and bases?

Back

pH scale

Front

What term describes the end products of a chemical reaction?

Back

Products

Front

What is the term for the necessary energy required to start a chemical reaction?

Back

Activation energy

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where substrate molecules bind?

Back

Active site

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in organisms?

Back

They serve as cellular membrane components and as concentrated energy storage.

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Front

What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

Back

The reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

Front

What is the difference between an enzyme and a substrate?

Back

An enzyme is a catalyst that facilitates a reaction, while a substrate is the substance upon which the enzyme acts.

Front

What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

Back

The active site is where the substrate binds, allowing the enzyme to catalyze the reaction.