Enzymes Flashcards

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1
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what are catalysts produced by living things called

A

enzymes

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2
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what two types of reactions do enzymes perform

A

break down reactions, synthesis reactions

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3
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what is the active side of the enzyme

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this is the part where the substrate binds into the enzyme

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4
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what is the effect of temperature in enzyme activity

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Increasing the temperature will increase enzyme activity. but if it gets too hot, enzymes will denature

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5
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what is the effect of pH level on enzyme activity

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if pH level is too high or low, enzymes will get denatured. all enzymes have different optimum pH levels

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what is the effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity

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increasing the substrate concentration will increase enzyme acitivity up to a certain point. but after that point, all active sites are full and enzyme activity will stay the same

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7
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what is the formula for the rate of reaction

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1000/time

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why do substrates need to be broken down

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so they can pass through digestive system easily and also so they can be used for growth and other life processes

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9
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what is the specific substrate for amylase

A

starch

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