Cell Bio - Enzyme Activity Flashcards
1
Q
Define a Degradation reaction
A
It is a breakdown reaction - a substrate is broken down into products
2
Q
Define a synthesis reaction
A
It is a build up reaction - substrates are built up to make a single product.
3
Q
Give one example of a degradation reaction and name the enzyme specific to it
A
Hydrogen Peroxide → Water + Oxygen
- the specific enzyme = Catalase.
4
Q
Give one example of a synthesis reaction and name the enzyme specific to it
A
Glucose-1-Phosphate → Starch
- specific enzyme = Phosphorylase.
