Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
a catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction, but is not itself changed by the reaction
2
Q
What does enzyme work as?
A
They work as a biological catalysts;
They occur inside cells or are secreted by the cells
Catalase is the enzyme that catalysts the break down of hydrogen peroxide
3
Q
What part of the enzymes is where chemical reaction occurs?
A
Active site
