BIO CHP 4 FOR TERM 3 TEST Flashcards
Catalyst def
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catalyst is a substance that can speed up chemical reatcion without itself being chemically changed at the end of the reaction
enzymes are used in all…
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Enzymes are used in all metabolic reactions that occur in cells. All chemical reactions
that occur in the cells are often termed as metabolic reactions.
2 types of reactions
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anabolic reactions and
catabolic reactions.
anabolic reaction def
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Anabolic reactions refer to the process of synthesizing complex molecules from simpler
molecules. Eg: synthesis of proteins from amino acids
BUILD UP
cataboic reaction def
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Catabolic reactions refer to the process of breaking of complex molecules into simpler
molecules. Eg: catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water
BREAK DOWN
enzymes definition
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enzymes are proteins. that function as biologicl caltalysts. they catalyse/speed up the rate of chemical reaction. they remain chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction.
enzymes are made up of?
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protein molecules folded to take on a 3d globular shapes.
Enzymes linked with aftivation energy. how do they help?
enzymes catalyse chemical reactions. they speed up the rate of CR by lowering AE
activation energy def.
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the energy needed tpo start a chemical raction
reactant? product?
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R - the main thing eg a rock
P - Smaller pieces eg small pieces of a rock
why are enzymes required to break large molecules into simpler and smaller substances?
- solube in water
- small enough to diffuse through cell membrane
HOW ARE ENZYMES CLASSIFIED?
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carbohydrases - digestst carbohydrates
proteases - digest proteins
lipases - digestts lipds/fats
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
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amylase - starch into maltose
maltase - maltose into glucose
protease - proteins to polypeptides the. amino acid
lipase - fats to fatty acid to glycerol
Substrates def
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the substance on which enzymes act.
Enzyme specificty
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each CR in a cell is catalysed by a unique enzyme