B4 Enzymes Flashcards
A protein which speeds up chemical reactions in cells
Enzyme
The molecule that is produced after the reaction
Product
The molecule that the enzyme turns into a product
Substrate
The part of the enzyme that the substrate binds to
Active Site
A phrase that describes Enzymes
Biological Catalyst
When the active site is the wrong shape for the substrate
Denatured
The Conditions in which the enzyme works best (Temperature, pH)
Optimum
One of the factors that affect enzyme function other than Temperature
pH
An enzyme which has starch as its substrate
Amylase
One of the factors that affect enzymes function other than pH
Temperature
Enzyme needs this to move. It’s low when the temperature is also low
Kinetic Energy
When the enzyme and the substrate bounce into each other
Collision
The shape of the active and substrate must be______ to fit together
Complementary
A term that describes each enzyme having one substrate
Specific
