Enzymes & Metabolism Flashcards
General Chem & Biochem (7 cards)
1
Q
How Enzyme Work
Lower activation energy
A
to speed up reactions
2
Q
How Enzyme Work
Active site
A
Where substrate binds
3
Q
How Enzyme Work
Specificity
A
Enzymes work on specific substrates (lock & key model)
4
Q
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
Temperature & pH
A
Extreme values denature enzymes
5
Q
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
Substrate concentration
A
More substrate = faster reaction (until saturation)
6
Q
Inhibition Types
Competitive
A
Inhibitor blocks active site
7
Q
Inhibition Types
Allosteric (non-competitive)
A
Inhibitor binds elsewhere, changing enzyme shape
