Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
Protein which assists in a catabolic and anabolic reaction.
Does not get used in the reaction
Lowers activation energy - energy for reaction to occur
2
Q
What is a substrate
A
Molecule/s acted open of enzyme
3
Q
What is a active site
A
Place of enzyme and substrate joining
Changes slighty to accomidate substrate/s
4
Q
What is a enzyme substrate complex
A
When enzyme and substrate combine
5
Q
What is a product
A
Result of reaction
6
Q
Lock n key
A
Active site stay the same
Substrates ‘fits like a puzzle piece’ without changing size
7
Q
Induced fit model
A
Active site of enzyme changes slighty to accomidate the substrate/s
8
Q
What is anabolic and catabolic
A
Anabolic = builds up Catabolic = Breaks down
9
Q
Enzymes examples
A
Catalase
Amylase
Lipase
Protease
