Biology (Enzymes)

Question 1

Definition of enzymes

Answer 1

Proteins that function as biological catalysts. They catalyse or speed up the rate of chemical reactions. They remain chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction

Question 2

Characteristics of enzymes

Answer 2

-Speed up chemical reactions
-Specific in action
-Required in small quantities and remain unchanged at the end of reactions
-Affected by temp and pH

Question 3

What is denaturation

Answer 3

Change in the 3 dimensional structure of an enzyme, caused by heat or chemicals