5.1 Molecules Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
catalysts that speed up reactions
2
Q
What turns an enzyme on?
A
activators
3
Q
What turns an enzyme off?
A
inhibitors
4
Q
What does the reaction rate look like on a graph for substrate concentration?
A
it starts at 0, has a slight curve until halfway up the graph and then it flattens out
5
Q
What does the reaction rate look like on a graph for temperature and pH?
A
It starts at 0 and goes up high until it reaches the peak and then it will decrease.
6
Q
Which blocks are competetive?
A
inhibitor blocks
7
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