Enzymes

Question 1

Forms long chains that folds into specific shapes, creating the enzyme’s structure anad active site

Answer 1

Amino Acids

Question 2

A specially shaped region where the substrate binds, allowing the enzyme to catalyze the reaction

Answer 2

Active Site

Question 3

Inorganic ions like magnesium or iron that helps stabilize the enzyme-substrate complex.

Answer 3

Cofactors

Question 4

Organic molecules, often from vitamins, that assist in transferring chemical groups during reaction

Answer 4

Coenzymes

Question 5

The molecule that binds to the enzyme’s active site and is converted into a product

Answer 5

Substrate

Question 6

Loss of electrons from a molecule, making it more positively charged

Answer 6

Oxidation

Question 7

Gain of electrons by a molecule, making it more negatively charged

Answer 7

Reduction

Question 8

How does pH affect enzymes activity?

Answer 8

Each enzyme has an optimal pH range where it works best. Deviations from its pH can change the enzyme’s shape or charged.

Question 9

How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

Answer 9

Enzymes have optimal temperature where they function most effectively. Increasing temperature speeds up reaction, but if it gets too high, it can cause enzyme to denature, while low temperature slows down the reaction.

Question 10

How does substrate concentration affect enzyme activity?

Answer 10

The reaction rate increases with more substrate until enzymes are saturated. After saturation, the rate stays constant as all active sites are in use.