Enzyme Action Flashcards
1
Q
What is the lock and key hypothesis?
A
The locking key hypothesis describes the way the substrate fits like a “key” into the active site “the lock”
2
Q
What does the lock an key hypothesis explain?
A
The hypothesis explains why enzymes are specific (only work with one substrate) because only a substrate with the right shape can fit into the active site. The hypothesis also explains how the enzyme activity changes in different conditions.
3
Q
What denatures enzymes?
A
- PH
- High Temperature
4
Q
What factors affect the rate at which an enzyme reacts with a substrate?
A
PH effect which enzyme works best at
The more substrate the quicker the reaction
Enzyme work best between 37-40
