Sb1h Enzyme Activity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a protein
A
A large 3d molecule formed from a chain of amino acids
2
Q
Rate of reaction
A
Amount of reactant used / time taken for reactant to get consumed
3
Q
What is the optimum temperature
A
Temperature at which an enzyme works fastest
4
Q
What happens if PH or temperature is to high
A
The enzyme denatures meaning it’s active sight looses shape and can no longer bind with a substrate
5
Q
Rate of reaction used
A
The amount of reactant used / time taken for reactant to be consumed
