7.2 Enzymes Flashcards
What is an enzyme?
A catalyst that speeds up reactions
What is a substrate?
The molecule that is turned into the products
What is an active site?
The place where a chemical reactions occurs
What is activation energy?
The thing that starts the chemical reaction
What is the reaction specific property of enzymes?
Each enzyme matches with a specific substrate
What is the not consumed in reaction property of enzymes?
Each enzyme can be reused, so there can be many reactions
What are enzymes made of?
Protiens
What is the affected by cellular conditions property of enzymes?
They are denatured by extreme temperatures of pH
What is an enzyme concentration graph?
A graph where more enzymes makes for a higher concentration
What is a substrate concentration graph?
A graph where more substrates makes for a higher concentration
What is a temperature graph?
A graph that peaks at 37 degrees celsius
What is a pH graph?
A graph that peaks at 8 pH
