BIO 311C Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Activation Energy, Enzyme, Competitive Inhibition

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All reactions require an input of energy to get started. Is the initial amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction. Weakens existing bonds to initiate a chemical reaction. Can be in the form of heat (i. e. higher temperature) Generally, molecules do not have enough kinetic energy to reach the transition state when they collide. Therefore, most reactions are non-productive, and the reaction proceeds very slowly. Add energy (heat) so the molecules move fast and collide more frequently and with greater force. Add a catalyst to reduce the activation energy. A catalyst reduces the energy needed to reach the transition state, without being changed itself. An enzyme catalyzes reactions by lowering the activation energy needed to start a reaction. Each enzyme typically speeds up only one or a few chemical reactions. An enzyme"s unique shape holds substrates in position. Enzymes are not consumed in the reaction they catalyze.

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