enzymes Flashcards
what is a enzyme substrate complex
The enzyme substrate complex is a temporary molecule formed when an enzyme comes into perfect contact with its substrate
describe the structure of a protein
amino acids.
what is an enzyme
a enzyme is something that speed up reactions without using a lot of heat
what is a catalyst
a catalysts works by lowering the activation energy
what is the optimum ph of amylase
7
what is the optimum PH of protease
1-2
what is the optimum ph of lipase
7
what does denatured mean
it is when the enzyme changes shape so ca no longer form a enzyme substrate complex
what temperature do ensymes usually denature at
usually around 45 degrees
what is the lock and key theory
the lock and key theory works by the enzyme fitting directly into the substrate like a lock and key hence the name
