Simple Description

The molecule(s) that bind with an enzyme's active site and convert to the product(s)

Further Detail

Substrate molecule(s) have a complimentary shape to the active site of an enzyme e.g. the enzyme amylase has an active site that is complimentary in shape to starch. The substrate are the reactant(s) in a reaction and the enzyme lowers the activation energy needed to form the products

Related Words:

• Enzyme
• Active site

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