enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst made from a long chain of amino acids folded to
produce an active site
2
Q
How does pH affect enzyme
action?
A
Different enzymes work best
at differnet pHs
3
Q
Where are pepsin and trypsin found?
A
Pepsin found in the stomach,
trypsin is found in the small
intestine
4
Q
What does denatured mean?
A
Amino acid chain unravels
and changes the shape of the
active site. The substrate
molecule no longer fits so is
not broken down.
