B2 Flashcards
1
Q
What do catalysts do
A
Rise the temperature to make a reaction quicker but there’s a limit before cells denature
2
Q
Why are enzymes useful for reactions
A
They are biological catalysts so they speed up reactions
3
Q
What is a catalyst
A
A substance which increases the speed of a reaction without being used up or changed
4
Q
What is a disadvantage of catalysts
A
They can speed up unwanted reactions
5
Q
What are enzymes
A
Large proteins made up of chains of amino acids which are folded into unique chains
