enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is a catalyst
A
it is a substance that speeds up chemical reactions
2
Q
what are enzymes
A
enzymes are proteins that are involved in all metabolic reactions where they function as biological catalyst
3
Q
why are enzymes important
A
enzymes are important in all organisms in terms of reaction rate necessary to sustain life
4
Q
how do enzymes work
A
they work like a lock and key : their active side (lock) fits into the substrate (key). when the substrate fits into the active side it becomes an enzyme-substrate complex, then the enzyme helps it react creating a product
