Enzymes Flashcards
What is the two word definition for enzymes?
Biological catalysts
What theory is used to explain enzymes?
Lock and key theory
What is the enzyme called at the starts of the process?
Active site
What is the middle stage of the process of enzymes called?
Enzyme-substrate complex
What do enzymes actually do?
Speed up chemical reactions
What must the enzyme be to break down a specific substrate?
Complimentary
What are the 3 digestive enzymes?
Amylase, Protease and lipase
What does amylase break down? What does it make?
Starch into glucose
What does protease break down? What does it make?
Protein into amino acids
What does lipase break down? What does it make?
Fats into glycerol and fatty acids
What 2 factors effect enzymes?
pH and Temperature
Why does a difference in temperature speed up or slow down the reaction?
Low temperature= lack of energy
Higher temperature= more energy so can break down food faster (until it gets too hot)
