Enzymes Flashcards
What are enzymes
They are biological catalysts
What is a catalyst
Something that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself
What is the formula for respiration
Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
Energy is released from glusose in…
Respiration
In respiration where do chemical reactions take place
In the mitochondria in the cells of your body
When glucose reacts with oxygen
Energy is released
In respiration CO2 and water…
Are waste products
What is aerobic respiration
It is respiration using oxygen from the air
Increase in temperature
Increases the rate of chemical reactions
What is meant by denatured
When an enzyme is bent out of its specific shape and can’t carry out its function
Im digestion enzymes…
Break down molecules
Carbohydrates ——–>
Glucose
Proteins ———>
Amino acids
Fats/lipids ———>
Fatty acids and glycerol
