Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Biological catalysts
A
A protein that speeds up biological chemical reactions
>do not undergo changes themselves
>do not partake
2
Q
Enzymes are … and … specific
A
pH and temperature
3
Q
Anabolic
A
Down
4
Q
Catabolic
A
Up
5
Q
Enzymes can be
A
Used over and over again, small quantities are needed to catalyse a large amount of substrate
6
Q
Enzymes lower…
A
The activation energy needed before a reaction
7
Q
Examples of enzymes
A
Detergents
Leather
Bioethonal
Food and beverages