enzyme test Flashcards
most enzymes need a certain:
temperature and pH range
if enzymes are exposed to conditions outside their designated temp and pH range,
they could denature
decomposition reaction
when a large molecule is broken down into 2 smaller molecules
synthesis reaction
when 2 or more smaller molecules are combined to form a larger molecule
enzyme – used again
can be
3 steps to how enzymes work
- substrate(s) bind(s) to enzyme’s active site
- Enzyme substrate complex (reaction occurs)
- new products are released
active site
region where the reaction takes place
specific shape
substrates
reactants
specific shape
bind to active site
enzyme names usually end in
“ase”
enzymes are named after:
the substrate they act upon
enzymes act as
catalysts
catalysts
lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction
enzymes
special proteins
critical to life
most enzymes are what type of macromolecule
proteins
3 examples of enzymes ending with ase
RNA polymerase
dehydrogenase
catalyse
