Animal tissues, organs and organ systems 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a substrate?
A
The molecule on which an enzyme acts
2
Q
What is a product?
A
The substance produced by an enzyme reaction
3
Q
What is the product of carbohydrase?
A
Sugars
4
Q
What is the product of protease?
A
Amino acids
5
Q
What is the product of lipase?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
6
Q
What is the lock and key hypothesis?
A
A model that explains the action of enzymes
7
Q
What is the active site?
A
The region of an enzyme that binds to its substrate
8
Q
What does denatured mean?
A
A permanent change to an enzyme as a result of extremes of pH or high temperature, which stops it working
