Enzymes Flashcards
What is the function of enzymes
Biological catalysts that speedup reactions
What determines the individuality of the enzyme
The shape of the Active site
What are the factors that influence enzyme rate of reaction
Temperature, Substrate/Reactant concentration, PH level, Enzyme concentration
What biomolecule are most enzymes
Proteins
What is the name of the process when the active site changes shape to bind to the substrate.
Induced fit
What letters do enzymes often end with
-ASE
What chemicals help build up or break down substrates into products
Coenzymes and cofactors
If the environment changes out of the enzymes comfortable range, what happens to it.
It denatures
What would happen to the body without enzymes?
Many of the reactions would be too slow to support human life.
What type of reactions do enzymes control
Anabolic (build molecules)
What are Catabolic reactions?
Reactions that break down molecules
