Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
Act as biological catalysts that accelerate the rate of chemical reactions
2
Q
Explain the lock and key model
A
The shape of the active site matches the shape of its substrate molecules
3
Q
What is the active site
A
The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds
4
Q
What happens before enzyme reaches optimal temperature
A
Molecules gain kinetic energy
5
Q
What happens after the enzyme passes it’s optimal temperature
A
The enzyme denatures and is no longer active
