Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzymes job
A
It’s to speed up chemical reactions
2
Q
What is an active site of an enzyme
A
Where things fit and don’t fit
3
Q
What is a substrate
A
What goes into the enzyme
4
Q
What is denaturing
A
When the active site has changed shape meaning the original substrate can’t fit in anymore
Denatured enzymes cannot be fixed
5
Q
What is an optimum
A
Like somethings peak (best for it)
