CB1f Enzyme Action Flashcards
1
Q
Active site
A
Is where the substrate of the enzyme fit at the start a reaction
2
Q
Different subtrates have different 3D shapes and different enzymes have different active sites. This explains why every enzymes can only work with…
A
specific substrates that fit the active site
3
Q
Changes in ___ and _________ can affect how the protein folds up
A
pH and temperature
4
Q
If the active site changes shape too much, the enzyme will no longer catalyse the reaction. This is when the enzyme has
A
denatured
5
Q
Optimum temperature
A
The temperature at which an enzyme works fastest
