2.4 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzymes function?
A
Increase rate of a reaction by lowering the activation energy
2
Q
What is the induced fit model?
A
The idea that the substrate and active site can change shape to become complementary and increase rate of reaction.
3
Q
What are the three factors effecting enzyme-controlled reactions?
A
Concentration of Enzymes
Concentration of Substrates
Temperature