Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Enzyme
A
A biological catalyst
2
Q
Catalyst
A
A substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction
3
Q
Substrate
A
The substance with which an enzyme reacts
4
Q
Product
A
The substance the enzyme forms
5
Q
Denatured enzyme
A
An enzyme that has lost its shape and ability to function
6
Q
Metabolism
A
all the chemical reactions in an organism
7
Q
Where in a cell are enzymes produced
A
Ribosomes
8
Q
What is meant by an enzymes optimum pH
A
The pH at which it works best
9
Q
Specific
A
The enzyme will only react with one particular substrate
10
Q
Active site
A
The part of the enzyme that combines with the substrate
11
Q
Induced fit theory
A
Active site is caused to change shape slightly
12
Q
Enzyme substrate complex
A
When the substrate enters enzymes active site they form an enzyme- substrate complex
