4.1 Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
An organic catalyst
2
Q
What is a substrate
A
Something that connects with an enzyme at the active site
3
Q
What is an active site
A
Where the substrate and enzyme bond
4
Q
What is the activation energy
A
Amount of energy heated.
5
Q
What happens to enzymes and substrates when temperature increases/decreases
A
The amount of collisions decreases
6
Q
What happens to enzymes and substrates when pH increases/decreases
A
The amount of collisions decreases
