enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
catalyst
A
a substance that increases
the rate of a chemical reaction and is not
changed by the reaction
2
Q
enzyme
A
proteins that are involved
in all metabolic reactions, where they function as
biological catalysts
Describe why enzymes are important in all living
organisms in terms of a reaction rate necessary
to sustain life
3
Q
shape of enzyme
A
active site complementary to substrate
4
Q
Explain the effect of changes in temperature on
enzyme activity
A
in terms of kinetic energy, shape
and fit, frequency of effective collisions and
denaturation
