Here's a breakdown:
* Substrate: The molecule(s) that an enzyme acts upon.
* Enzyme: A biological catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
* Product: The molecule(s) that result from the enzymatic reaction.
Think of it like this:
* Substrate: The ingredients you put into a recipe.
* Enzyme: The chef who cooks the ingredients.
* Product: The delicious dish you get to eat!
For example, the enzyme lactase breaks down the substrate lactose (milk sugar) into the products glucose and galactose.