Enzymes Flashcards
B1.9 (7 cards)
1
Q
What makes the shape of the active site?
A
The tertiary structure as its folding of proteins by hydrogen bonds, salt bridges, covalent bonds and hydrophobic interactions
2
Q
What is the role of the bonding in enzymes?
A
Connecting molecules by chemical bonds
3
Q
What is the effect of the temperature on enzyme function?
A
The higher the temperature the faster the reactions are because of a catalyst
4
Q
What is the role of proteases? Trypsin
A
Breaks down proteins
5
Q
What is the role of carbohydrase? Amylase
A
Breaks down carbohydrates in the digestive system
6
Q
What is the role of lipase?
A
Breaks down lipids
7
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst- speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up
