Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Enzymes
A
Proteins that act as biological catalysts (accelerate chemical reactions/break down things faster).
2
Q
Substrate
A
A molecule that an enzyme reacts with.
3
Q
Product
A
The rend result of the reaction.
4
Q
Active site
A
The part of the enzyme in which the substrate binds to.
5
Q
Optimum
A
- Enzymes function best at certain ranges of temp + pH.
6
Q
Denatured
A
When an enzyme no longer functions because it is too far outside of it’s optimum.
7
Q
Human body temp
A
36-38
8
Q
Stomach
A
Low pH (acidic).
