Unit 4 Enzymes

Question 1

Most enzymes made up of ______

Answer 1

proteins

Question 2

Enzymes can _______ ____ reaction, ______ ______ or ______ _____ the substrates. For DIGESTIVE enzymes, it can ________ ________ _______ or __________ or _________, and have a specific ___________ and _________ range to work correctly. If enzymes can’t stay in their ideal temperature of pH range, they can ___________

Answer 2

• speed up
• build up or break down
• break down sugar/fats/proteins
• temperature and pH
• Denature

Question 3

5 Characteristics of Enzymes

Answer 3

1. SPEED UP reaction
2. BREAK DOWN or BUILD UP the substrates
3. Digestive enzymes: BREAK DOWN FATS or SUGARS or PROTEINS
4. have a SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE & pH range
5. DENATURE if they can’t stay in their ideal temp or pH range