Enzyme Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The process of proteins losing their structure, causing function to decrease; Happens in extreme state
  2. 8. Considered the protein portion; Its shape helps an enzyme speed up only one type of reaction
  3. 10. Heavy metals; Bonds with part of the enzyme and causes them to change shape
  4. 13. A protein that speeds up certain reactions
  5. 14. Considered the non-protein portion;
  6. 16. Refers to all chemical reactions of a cell
Down
  1. 1. The substrate(s) fit perfectly into the active site
  2. 2. Causes two reactants to collide with enough force that they react to release energy in order to drive the rest of the reaction
  3. 4. Where the substrates bind and undergo a chemical reaction
  4. 5. Fits into the active site but doesn't react
  5. 6. Produces thyroxin; Helps increase metabolic rate
  6. 7. Enzyme "helper"; An example of a coenzyme
  7. 9. Produced by thyroid gland; Is a hormone
  8. 11. Considered the "newer model"; Enzyme has the ability to alter its shape to help the substrate(s) fit better
  9. 12. Reactants; Needed in order to make a product
  10. 15. The substance that forms as a result of a reaction