Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
A biological catalyst made from protein, speeds up a reaction
2
Q
Specific
A
Speeds up one reaction only
3
Q
Complementary
A
Substrate fits into active site perfectly
4
Q
Explain the enzyme temperature graph
A
As the temperature increase the enzyme has more kinetic energy,therefore the enzyme is more likely to collide with the substrate, until a certain point after the optimum temperature the enzyme will denature and the substrate will no longer fit into the active site
5
Q
At what ph levels will the enzyme denature
A
Under 5 or over 8
6
Q
Starch into sugar
A
Amalayse
7
Q
Lipids/fats into fatty acids and gylercol
A
Lipase
8
Q
Protein into amino acids
A
Protease
