B1.2.3 - Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
They are biological catalysts which means they speed up a reaction without being using up themselves
2
Q
What are enzymes made of?
A
They are made of protein
3
Q
What do enzymes do in our body?
A
They build larger molecules from small ones, such as in protein synthesis
They break down large molecules into smaller ones, such as in digestion
4
Q
What is the active site?
A
The part of the enzyme which the substrate binds to
5
Q
Do enzymes bind to all molecules?
A
Enzymes are highly specific meaning they only bind to one type of substrate molecule
