Enzymes Flashcards

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What is the enzyme ‘lock and key’ theory

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If the enzyme fits, there is more room for diffusion

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a graph of enzyme activity rises up but sharply falls as the temperature reaches 60º. Explain why

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The activity rises because the enzyme is nearing it’s optimal temperature, but sharply decreases because the enzyme is denatured by the heat.

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Define an enzyme

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An enzyme’s is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions while not being used up itself

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