What is an enzyme and what is the typical naming convention for them?
a molecule that synthesizes proteins, names end in -ome
a protein that breaks down molecules; names end in -ate
a protein; names end in -ine
a catalyst for a biochemical reaction; names end in -ase
C, Carbon
PO43-, phosphate
H2O, water
OH-, hydroxyl groups
an eelctrically conducting solution
each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular, a radioactive form of an element.
a highly reactive and short-lived atom or molecule that has an unpaired valence electron