enzymes Flashcards
1
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enzyme
A
biological catalyst
a protein or group of proteins with co-factors
do not undergo permanent changes
2
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enzymes mode of actions
A
- substrate, sucrose, consists of glucose and fructose bonded together
- the substrate binds to the active site
- the binding of the substrate and enzyme places stress on the bond and the bond breaks
- the products are released and the enzyme is free to bind other substrates.
3
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denaturation
A
4 C- refrigerator
25 C- room temp
100 C-boiling temp
4
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enzyme has an optimum temp and pH
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exterme pH or high heat may denature proteins
5
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renin
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milk coagulation
type: hydrolase
6
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catalse
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found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen
type: oxidoreductase
7
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