Enzyme action

Question 1

What is the lock and key theory

Answer 1

Enzyme has complementary substrate and they bind to form the enzyme substrate complex which as a result reduces the substrates activation energy

Question 1

Induced fit model

Answer 1

Change in environment of the enzyme occurs - substrate approaches enzyme
Causes a change in the active site
Allows flexibility to the enzyme so it can mouldistelf around the substrate
Puts strain on the substrate, distorting bonds and shape and thus reducing activation energy