4.1 Flashcards
enzymes are ____
catalysts
what does it mean that an enzyme is a catalyst
it reduces energy got a chemical reaction
substrate =
reactant
active site =
where it fits
protein denaturation
unfolding of proteins
properties of enzymes
reaction specific, not consumed in reaction, made of proteins, affected by cellular conditions
reaction specific
each enzyme = specific substrate
not consumed in reactions
single enzyme = lots of reactions
made of proteins
denatured
what does denaturing do
it unfolds the enzyme
what causes denaturation
temperature and pH
most enzymes end with
ase
what can the name do for an enzyme
the name can determine the function
enzyme concentration
rises and then levels out because of substrate
substrate concentration
rises and then levels out because of enzymes