Enzymes Flashcards
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what is an enzyme
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an enzyme is a biological catalyst
- increase the rate of reaction/make reactions faster therefore they are catalysts
speeds up reactions/speeds up breakdown
e.g. catalase - speeds up breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen
since they are found in living organisms
2
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Describe the structure of enzymes
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3
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Explain why enzymes are specific
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4
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Describe the effect of enzymes on the activation energy of a reaction
how do enzymes effect the activation energy of a reaction
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5
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enzyme attaches to and breaks down another molecule
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6
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What is the substrate molecule
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The molecule that the enzyme attaches to is called the substrate molecule
7
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What are the prodcuts
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The molecules that are produced (from the reaction)
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