Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Turnover number
A
The number of substrates an enzyme can catalyse in one minute
2
Q
Inhibitor
A
Stops an enzyme being able to function
3
Q
Cofactors
A
Bonds to active site and improves enzymes function
4
Q
Activation energy
A
The energy required to start a reaction
5
Q
Competitive inhibitor
A
Binds to the active site of an enzyme stopping it from catalysing a substrate
6
Q
Prosthetic group
A
An non protein element on an enzyme, like a permanent cofactor
