Enzyme Flashcards
1
Q
The macromolecule that enzymes are made of
A
Protein
2
Q
What is the function of enzyme?
A
they speed up chemical reactions
3
Q
The portion of the enzyme-substrate complex that is not used up or changed during the chemical reaction
A
Enzyme
(reactants => product)
4
Q
the reactant of enzyme-catalyzed reactions
A
substrate
5
Q
What happens to an enzyme when it’s denatured?
A
it stops working
6
Q
Two Factors that can denature an enzyme
A
High temperature
Extreme pH
