Lock And Key Theory. Flashcards
1
Q
What fits into the Active Site?
A
Substrate Molecule.
2
Q
Can the Active Site be reused?
A
Yes it can.
3
Q
Who postulated the Lock and Key theory? And when was this?
A
That was Emil Fisher in 1898.
4
Q
Which is the function of Active Sight?
A
The Lock.
5
Q
What is the functionality of a Substrate Molecule?
A
Key. It acts as the Key within the Theory.
6
Q
What does the Enzyme do?
A
The Enzyme will break down the substrate molecule when it fits the shape and it will catalyse this and speed up the breakdown.
