enzymes Flashcards

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enzyme

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biological catalyst
a protein or group of proteins with co-factors
do not undergo permanent changes

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enzymes mode of actions

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  1. substrate, sucrose, consists of glucose and fructose bonded together
  2. the substrate binds to the active site
  3. the binding of the substrate and enzyme places stress on the bond and the bond breaks
  4. the products are released and the enzyme is free to bind other substrates.
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denaturation

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4 C- refrigerator
25 C- room temp
100 C-boiling temp

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enzyme has an optimum temp and pH

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exterme pH or high heat may denature proteins

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renin

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milk coagulation
type: hydrolase

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catalse

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found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen
type: oxidoreductase

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