Enzyme Activity Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Enzymes are globular proteins that control and regulate the speed of chemical reactions in the cell.
2
Q
What does an enzyme react on?
A
A substrate.
3
Q
Name the 6 properties of enzymes:
A
- All are proteins
- Biological catalyst
- All are highly specific
- All are reusable
- Works on substrates
- Affected by many factors
4
Q
Explain the lock and key model + the induced fit model:
A
The ‘lock and key’ model of enzyme operation supposes each enzyme has an active site that is determined by their shape.
