Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What helps with the reaction that occurs in our bodies?
A
Biological catalyst
2
Q
If an enzyme is a large Proteine molecule then what is it made of?
A
Amino acids
3
Q
What do catalysts?
A
They speed up reaction but it doesn’t get used up
4
Q
Lock and key —–>
A
Enzyme and substrate
5
Q
What type of products are enzyme in?
A
Washing up products
6
Q
Question
Describe how the active site works in an enzyme.
A
-The active side holds the substrate molecule in the correct place. So that forms can break easily.
7
Q
In enzyme activity how do you calculate the reaction?
A
Grams/time=________ g/m
8
Q
Osmosis
A
Things that have membrane (tea bag, holes)
Takes place across … of semi -permeable
9
Q
Diffusion
A
When partials spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration (perfume )
