substrate Definition
- 1a substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs, in particular
- 2the surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment
Using substrate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "substrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The substrate of the painting was prepared with a layer of gesso.
Example
The bacteria grew on the substrate of agar in the petri dish.
Example
The coral reef provides a substrate for various marine organisms.
substrate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for substrate
- base
- foundation
- groundwork
- substance
- underlying layer
Phrases with substrate
the ability of an enzyme to act on a specific substrate
Example
The enzyme's substrate specificity determines which molecules it can bind to and catalyze.
the amount of substrate present in a reaction
Example
Increasing the substrate concentration can increase the rate of the reaction up to a certain point.
Example
The substrate binding induces a conformational change in the enzyme, allowing it to catalyze the reaction.
Origins of substrate
from Latin 'substratus', meaning 'laid under'
Summary: substrate in Brief
The term 'substrate' [ˈsʌb.streɪt] refers to a substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs. It can be a surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment. Examples include the substrate of a painting, the agar in a petri dish, and the coral reef that provides a substrate for marine organisms.
