Enzymes Flashcards
what are enzymes
they are proteins that act as a biological catalyst
what factors affect enzymes and how they react and shi
Enzyme activity can be affected by a variety of factors, such as temperature, pH, and concentration. (ask Solomon about concentration)
what is denaturation
when enzymes are placed outside of their natural environment so they may lose shape and therefore lose function
Ex ph lvl to high or temp too high
lower PH lvls mean?
more acidy
explain what happens as it gets cold
denaturing happen s and colder slower molecules therefore reactants are slow
what are reactants and products within enzymes
Enzymes bind with chemical reactants called substrates and products are outcome of reactions
do enzymes speed up or slow down chemical reactions
speed up
where does the binding occur in a enzyme
the active site
when the substrates bind to the enzyme what is it called
enzyme substrate complex
describe the series of events that happens during a enzyme chemical reactons
enzyme is open
substrates enter the active site forming a enzyme substrate complex
as the substrates and chemical bonds begin to react
some of the chemical bonds in the substrates begin to weaken, causing them to link together
then product is made
and is released from active site and
is ready to react again with another set of substrates
what biomolecule does a enzyme come from shawty
PROTEIN
