Enzymes Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is a substrate?
A
A specific molecule that the enzyme will act upon.
2
Q
What is the active site?
A
The place where the substrate attaches to the enzyme and a chemical reaction takes place ( digestion or synthesis )
3
Q
What is a product of enzymes?
A
A molecule that is the result of the chemical reaction by the enzyme.
4
Q
What is an enzyme-substrate complex?
A
A temporary molecule that forms when the substrate binds to the enzyme. It is in between the chemical reactions.
5
Q
What are the purpose of enzymes?
A
To digest ( break down ) or synthesis ( put together).
6
Q
One factor that would result in the change of an enzyme is
A
Temperature.
7
Q
ase =
A
Enzyme. Ex: lactase, Amylase, lipase
8
Q
ose =
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Sugar. Ex: lactose, glucose
