Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Enzymes are protein molecules that speed up the rate of chemical reactions in cells. (They’re catalysts in living things)
2
Q
How do cells produce enzymes?
A
Cells produce enzymes according to the instructions carried in genes (DNA codes)
3
Q
What do enzymes need?
A
They need a specific temperature to work at their optimum.
4
Q
What do different enzymes have?
A
Different optimum working temperatures
5
Q
What happens after the optimum enzyme activity is reached?
A
The enzymes start to get damaged, so the reaction starts to slow down
6
Q
What does denatured mean?
A
The enzyme’s structure is permanently destroyed and it stops working
