2.5 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Active site.
A
Region on the enzyme which binds to a substrate. It is specific.
2
Q
How can you increase the rate of enzyme activity?
A
Increasing the frequency of collisions or the number of particles.
3
Q
Effect of substrate concentration.
A
Increases then levels up because the enzyme has reached its capacity.
4
Q
What is an immobilised enzyme?
A
An enzyme that has been fixed to a static surface to improve the efficiency of the catalysed reaction.
