enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
whta are enzymes
A
catalysts which are effective in small amounts
2
Q
metaolism
A
complex network of inter dependant and interacting biochemical reactions occuring in livig organisms
3
Q
active site
A
region of polar amino acids on the surface of the enzyme to which sustartes bind to
4
Q
substate
A
a reactant in a biochemical reaction
5
Q
enzyme substarte complex
A
a temporary structured formed when a substarte binds to an active site
6
Q
denaturation
A
if the shape of the enzyme changes too much (as a result of change of ph or heat) the enzyme will stop functioning
