enzymes and atp quiz Flashcards
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what is a chemical reaction?
the breaking and creating of bonds between different substances
do chemical reactions require energy?
yes
what is activation energy?
the amount of energy needed to make a chemical reaction start
what are reactants?
substances that are changed during a reaction
what are products?
substances that are made by a chemical reaction
does endothermic reactions absorb or release energy?
absorbs
does exothermic reactions release or absorb energy?
release
what is the formula for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O –> C6H12O6 + 6O2
is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction
endothermic
what is the formula for cellular respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O
is cellular respiration endothermic or exothermic?
exothermic
Enzymes are a type of _____
protein
What is an enzyme?
Speeds up biochemical reactions by lowering activation energy
what is a catalyst?
helps speed up reactions
Are enzymes changed in a reaction? Can they used be many times?
They are not changed in a reaction, and can be used many times
What do enzymes have? What is this also called?
An active site that can only fit one substrate; lock and key model
What is induced fit?
active site changes shape to bind the substrate
what prefix is all enzymes in?
-ase
what prefix is all sugars in?
-ose
what is lactose?
a disaccharide and two sugars
what is lactase?
ability to break lactose into smaller parts
what is lactose intolerant?
can’t drink or eat certain things and can’t break down lactose without lactase
what does denatured mean?
becomes distorted and cannot bind its substate
what are the 5 ways to change the rate of a chemical reaction?
temperature, pH, substrate concentration, catalysts, or competitive inhibitor