14 Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes made from?
A
20 different amino acids
2
Q
Where are enzymes found?
A
In cells,tissues
3
Q
What does Catalyze mean?
A
To increase the rate of a reaction
4
Q
What do enzymes do?
A
Catalyze reactions inside and outside the cell
5
Q
What is a Substrate?
A
The thing an enzyme bonds to to form a prouduct
6
Q
What does the enzyme bonding to a Substrate do?
A
Prepares the substrAte molecule for bonding with other reactant to form a product
7
Q
Enzymes and substrates bonding lowers?
A
Activation energy
8
Q
What is an Active Site?
A
A region on the surface of the Enzyme
9
Q
How is the substrate able to bond with the enzyme?
A
Through weak-covalent bonds
