Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered
2
Q
Enzymes are…?
A
Protein molecules
3
Q
Active site
A
The active site is the region of the enzyme where the reactants bind and where the chemical reaction takes place
4
Q
Substrate
A
A reactant binds to the active site of an enzyme is called a substrate
5
Q
Inhibitor
A
When an enzyme activity is not needed, an inhibitor will bind to an enzymes active site and block it
