Enzymes Flashcards
Very basic concept review of enzymes
What type of Macromolecule is an Enzyme?
It is a protein
What is the job of an Enzyme?
It’s job is to speed up chemical reactions
How does an Enzyme speed up chemical reactions?
It lowers the activation energy of the reaction
What specific type of protein is an Enzyme?
It is a Globular Protein
What is the name of the bonding area on the Enzyme?
Active Site
What is a Substrate?
A substrate is a particular reactant paired for that enzyme
What are the two Hypothesis about Enzymes?
Lock and Key Hypothesis
~and~
Induced Fit Hypothesis
What does the Lock and Key Hypothesis state?
It states that the Enzyme and the Substrate are perfect fits
What does the Induced Fit Hypothesis state?
It states that there is a possibility of contortion for both the Enzyme and the Substrate
