Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
They are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
What are examples of enzymes?
A
Protease, Lipase, Amylase etc.
3
Q
What is the lock and key model?
A
It is the way that enzymes break down substrates.
4
Q
What is the word used to describe how they bond?
A
Complementary :)
5
Q
What is the enzyme-substrate complex?
A
It is formed when the active site accepts a substrate
6
Q
What is denaturing
A
It is when an active site is warped due to heat. It is no longer complementary
