enzyme exam prep

Question 1

explain how amylase makes it possible for starch to be digested at body temperature (4)

Answer 1

-activation energy is reduced
-starch attached to active site
-less energy needed to break bonds
-reaction occurs in smaller steps

Question 2

desc how molecular shape it’s important in explaining the way in which enzymes may be affected by inhibitors (6)

Answer 2

1.active site fi enzyme has a particular shape
2.in which substrate molecule fits
3. blah blah