1.4 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes
A
They are biological catalysts
This means they speed up reactions in our cells whilst being unchanged by reactions and can be reused
2
Q
How many parts are required in enzyme reactions
A
Four
3
Q
What four different parts of enzyme reactions are required
A
Enzyme
Substrate
Active site
Product
4
Q
How many substrates fit into the active site of an enzyme
A
Only one substrate fits into the active site of an enzyme
Like a lock and key
5
Q
Stages of enzyme reactions
A
1) The enzyme is there
2) The substrate binds to the enzymes active site
3) Enzyme reactions occurs and products are formed. Products will leave the active site and the enzyme can be reused
