Enzyme Crossword Puzzle

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