4 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Define enzymes
A
proteins that function as biological catalysts
2
Q
Explain enzyme activity
A
reference the complementary shape of the active site of an enzyme and its substrate and the formation of a product
3
Q
Explain the effects changes in temperature on enzyme activity in terms of …
A
kinetic energy, shape and fit, frequency of effective collisions and denaturation
4
Q
Explain the effect of changes in pH on enzyme activity in terms of …
A
shape and fit and denaturation
