Chapter 3: Internal Membranes and Enzymes Flashcards
1
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What is the function of Enzymes?
A
They speed up reactions, reducing activation energy
2
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What are the two types of enzymes?
A
Intracellular enzymes and Extracellular
3
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What is a activation site?
A
The substrates lock into certain activation site, all enzymes are substrate specific
4
Q
Aare enzymes destroyed or altered by reactions?
A
No
5
Q
Can enzymes work in either direction?
A
Yes, they will work to create an equilibrium
6
Q
Factors that effect enzymes
A
Temperature, pH, substrate and enzymes concentration and inhibitors
7
Q
What effect does inhibitors have on enzymes?
A
Shape of substrate can changed, making enzymes and activation site useless.
