Enzymes Flashcards
What is a catalyst?
A catalyst is a substance which speeds up a chemical reaction but remains unchanged at the end of the process
Why are enzymes biological catalysts?
*Enzymes are biological catalysts (catalysts made by living cells). Enzymes speed up reactions in cells and are unchanged in the process *
What is the word equation for enzymes?
*Substrate—Enzyme—Product
Enzymes act on substrates by attaching to them*
Why are enzymes specific?
Enzymes are specific because different enzymes have different shaped active sites
What is an active site?
An active site is an area of an enzyme that substrates attract to
What is degradation?
*degradation is the breaking down of substrates.
Starch—-Amylase—-Maltose*
What is synthesis?
*Synthesis is the building up of substrates *
