Enzymes

Question 1

Enzymes

Answer 1

These are biological catalysts which speed up the rate of reaction

Question 2

Properties of enzymes

Answer 2

They are proteins
They have the tertiary protein structure
Have specific shaped active site to which specific molecules bind to (substrates)
The active site must have a complementary shape to it’s substrate in the lock and key theory

Question 3

Substrate

Answer 3

The substance on which an enzyme act to form the products

Question 4

Active site

Answer 4

The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds

Question 5

Factors affecting the binding pf substrate to enzyme

Answer 5

The shape of the active site
Bond formation between parts of the substrates and the amino acids R groups in the active site

Question 6

Collision theory

Answer 6

All molecules must collide with sufficient force called activation energy to start the reaction

Question 7

Enzyme substrate complex

Answer 7

Enzymes collides with substrate molecules binding to the active site an enzyme substrate complex is formed. Substrate is then broken down to release products freeing the enzyme to collide with the next substrate