Enzymes & Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catabolic enzyme?
A
Enzymes that break down molecules.
2
Q
What is an anabolic enzyme?
A
Enzymes that make larger compounds from simpler substances.
3
Q
What is a substrate?
A
A particular shape that allows enzymes to attach to molecules.
4
Q
What is a enzyme- substrate complex?
A
Temporary molecule formed when a substrate is bound to an enzyme.
5
Q
What is diffusion?
A
The movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration. The particles move until they are evenly spread out.
5
Q
What is an active site?
A
The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds
6
Q
What is a lock and key mode?
A
- Substrate and Enzyme are bound together
- Enzyme- Substrate complex is formed
- Enzyme and substrate break apart and Substrate is broken into smaller parts while the enzyme remains unchanges
7
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The chemical reactions that our bodies undertake to keep us alive.
