Enzymes and Metabolism

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Across
  1. 7. A substance participating in a chemical reaction.
  2. 10. The specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds and the catalytic reaction takes place.
  3. 11. The substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
  4. 12. A metabolic process that builds complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input.
  5. 13. The reactant on which an enzyme acts, binding to the enzyme's active site.
  6. 14. A chemical reaction or process that absorbs energy from its surroundings.
Down
  1. 1. A compact, spherical protein structure with a three-dimensional shape.
  2. 2. A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy.
  3. 3. The change in the shape of an enzyme's active site to better accommodate the substrate.
  4. 4. A biological catalyst, usually a protein, that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
  5. 5. The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
  6. 6. The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
  7. 8. A chemical reaction or process that releases energy to its surroundings.
  8. 9. The alteration of a protein's shape, leading to loss of its function, often caused by changes in temperature or pH.