Enzyme Update

Question 1

Enzyme

Answer 1

Organic catalyst, usually a protein, that speeds reaction in cells due to its particular shape.

Question 2

Active site

Answer 2

Region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and where the chemical reaction occurs.

Question 3

Induced fit model

Answer 3

Change in the shape of an enzymes active site that enhances the fit between the active site and it’s substrates

Question 4

Catalyst

Answer 4

Participate in chemical reactions but are not used up by the reaction.

Question 5

Substrate

Answer 5

Reactant in an enzyme, controlled reaction

Question 6

Product

Answer 6

Substance that forms as a result of a reaction

Question 7

Energy of activation

Answer 7

Energy that must be added in order for molecules ro react with one another

Question 8

Ppe

Answer 8

Gloves, apron

Question 9

Materials

Answer 9

Lactase tablet, pestle and mortar, stirring rod, 25ml graduated cylinder, 50 ml breaker, disposable pipet, timer, 2 test strips, lactase tablet, mixing well tray, 1 ml of each different product and glucose test strip color chart.

Question 10

Disaccharide

Answer 10

Sugar that contains 2 monosaccharide units

Question 11

Monosaccharide

Answer 11

Simple sugar. Carb that can’t be broken down by hydrolysis.