Enzyme Action Flashcards
1
Q
What must happen to the activation energy level before the reaction can start?
A
Energy hill/ barrier must be overcome
2
Q
What is the average human body temperature for metabolic processes?
A
37 degrees Celsius
3
Q
What is the active site?
A
Where a substrate and enzyme bind for a reaction to take place
4
Q
What is the active site made up of?
A
Amino acids
5
Q
Are the bonds between an enzyme and substrate temporary or permanent?
A
Temporary
6
Q
What is the induced fit model of enzyme action?
A
Enzyme is flexible and changes to fit the substrate
7
Q
What is the model called that explains the enzyme and substrate coming together?
A
Lock and key model
