4.1 Flashcards

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1
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enzymes are ____

A

catalysts

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2
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what does it mean that an enzyme is a catalyst

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it reduces energy got a chemical reaction

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3
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substrate =

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reactant

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4
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active site =

A

where it fits

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5
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protein denaturation

A

unfolding of proteins

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6
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properties of enzymes

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reaction specific, not consumed in reaction, made of proteins, affected by cellular conditions

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7
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reaction specific

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each enzyme = specific substrate

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8
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not consumed in reactions

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single enzyme = lots of reactions

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9
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made of proteins

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denatured

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10
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what does denaturing do

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it unfolds the enzyme

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11
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what causes denaturation

A

temperature and pH

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12
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most enzymes end with

A

ase

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13
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what can the name do for an enzyme

A

the name can determine the function

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14
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enzyme concentration

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rises and then levels out because of substrate

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15
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substrate concentration

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rises and then levels out because of enzymes

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17
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temperature

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rises and then falls because it is the most active when it is a specific temp but if it gets too high it will denature if its too cold it wont move as much

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