Enzymes

Question 1

metabolism

Answer 1

the way in which energy is obtained and utilised within the cell

Question 2

catalyst

Answer 2

is a substance which speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction

Question 3

enzymes

Answer 3

are proteins (biological catalysts) that speed up a reaction without being used up in the reaction

Question 4

substrate

Answer 4

is the substance which enzymes reacts

Question 5

product

Answer 5

the substance(s) the enzyme forms

Question 6

denatured enzyme

Answer 6

has lost its shape (active site has permanently changed shape) and can no longer function

Question 7

bioprocessing

Answer 7

is the use of enzyme controlled reactions to produce a product

Question 8

bioreactor

Answer 8

a container in which living cells or their products are used to make a product

Question 9

immobilised enzymes

Answer 9

enzymes that are attached or fixed to each other or to an inert material

Question 10

cellular energy

Answer 10

is the energy stored in the bonds of biomolecules