Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme’s effect on a reaction?
A
An enzyme increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy
2
Q
What is the Transition State?
A
The high energy intermediate that lies between the substrate and product in a reaction
3
Q
What is the activation energy of a reaction?
A
The minimum energy the substrate must have to allow the reaction to occur
