Enzymes🧪 Flashcards
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Q
What is an enzyme
A
An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in the body without being Changed or used up in the body.
2
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What is a catalyst
A
A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without getting itself used up
3
Q
Which bio molecules are enzymes made up of
A
Proteins
4
Q
How do enzymes work
A
substrate
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5
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What is denaturing of an enzyme
A
When an enzyme reaches above its optimum temperature the bonds that are holding the enzyme together BREAK, which hence causes the enzyme to lose its shape.
