enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is an enzyme
A
a substance that acts as a catalyst in living organisms
2
Q
what’s substrate specific
A
will only bind with certain substances
3
Q
what’s an Active site
A
spot on the enzyme where the substrate binds
4
Q
what’s a Lock and key model
A
when the substrate fits into the active site perfectly
5
Q
what happens when enzyme Temp is too low
A
not enough enzyme, substrate collisions, low efficiency
6
Q
what happens when enzyme Temp ideal
A
lots of collisions, optimum efficiency
7
Q
what happens when enzyme Temp is too high
A
denaturing = no production
8
Q
what happens when there is an increase in the amount of substrate
A
there will be an increases in the rate of reaction, until the saturation point is hit
