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Substrate

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A substrate is a molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

AP course connection

Topic 5.3: 5.3 Concentration Changes Over Time

Unit 5

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