Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are Enzymes?
A
They are biological catalysts which speed up chemical reactions without getting used up.
2
Q
What are Enzymes made up of?
A
Amino Acids
3
Q
What are the 2 types of Enzymes?
A
Synthesising
Degrading
4
Q
What is Syntheising?
A
Enzymes which build molecules up.
5
Q
What is Degrading?
A
Enzymes which break down molecules.
6
Q
What is a Substrate?
A
What the Enzyme acts on
7
Q
What is a Product?
A
What the Enzyme helps make
8
Q
What is an Active Site?
A
Where the substrate bind to the Enzyme
9
Q
What happens when an Enzymes denatured?
A
High temperatures change the shape of the active site and enzymes no longer work
10
Q
What is Optimum activity?
A
Conditions that produce the highest rate of Enzyme activity.
Optimum means most active.
