Enzymes

Question 1

Metabolism

Answer 1

Sum of all the chemical reactions occurring in an organism

Question 2

Anabolism

Answer 2

When energy is used to convert simpler molecules into more complex ones
Ex: photosynthesis

Question 3

Catabolism

Answer 3

Breaking down of complex molecules into simpler forms to release energy
Ex: digestion

Question 4

Catalyst

Answer 4

A substance the speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being used in the reaction

Question 5

Enzymes

Answer 5

Proteins that speed up a reaction without being used up in the reaction

Question 6

Substrate

Answer 6

The molecule with which the enzyme reacts with

Question 7

Product

Answer 7

The substance the enzyme forms

Question 8

Specificity

Answer 8

Refers to an enzymes ability to react with only one substrate

Question 9

Active site

Answer 9

Part of the enzyme that combines with the substrate

Question 10

Denaturation

Answer 10

When an enzyme loses its shape and can no longer carry out its function

Question 11

Bio processing

Answer 11

The use of living cells or their components such as enzymes, to make useful products

Question 12

Immobilised enzymes

Answer 12

Enzymes that are attached to or trapped in an inert in insoluble material

Question 13

Bioreactor

Answer 13

A type of vessel where bio processing takes place