Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of enzymes in metabolism
A
Enzymes are a protein which help speed up the process of metabolism
2
Q
What is the role of the active site
A
Where the substrate joins on to catalyse the reaction
The substrate has to fit into the active site for the enzyme to work
3
Q
What factors affect the rate of enzyme controlled reactions
A
Temperature
Higher = increases rate of reaction
More collisions between the substrate and the active site
Too hot = Changes shape of active sight = enzyme denatures
4
Q
What is an enzyme
A
Biological catalyst
