Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes and how do they work?
A
Proteins that act as biological catalysts without consuming themselves.
Lock and key model: Substrate fits into enzyme’s active site.
2
Q
What factors affect enzyme activity?
A
Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.
3
Q
What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?
A
The active site changes shape, so the substrate can no longer bind.
