enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
enzymes…
A
run your body and catalyse reactions within cells
2
Q
catalysts are…
A
proteins made from essential and non-essential amino acids
3
Q
essential amino acids
A
from food
4
Q
non-essential amino acids
A
the body makes automatically
5
Q
catalysts can…
A
speed up reactions. facilitate reactions. break up molecules into smaller molecules and vis versa
6
Q
equation
A
substrate + enzyme = product + enzyme
2H(2)O(2) = 2H(2)O + O(2)
7
Q
enzyme and substrate will only bind if
A
they form a perfect fit
8
Q
temperature in relation to enzymes
A
if it is too hot they denature and if its too cold they will stop working
9
Q
enzymes and pH
A
enzymes are pH specific and most need around 6-8
10
Q
substrates bind to
A
the active site of the enzyme
