Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What acts as the catalysts for special reactions within the human body?
A
Enzymes
2
Q
What are enzymes composed of?
A
Protein molecules (compounds of amino acids)
3
Q
What are Globular proteins?
A
Proteins that are water soluble
4
Q
What is a pH value?
A
The measure of hydrogen ion concentration within a solution
5
Q
What is a substrate?
A
A molecular surface acted upon by an enzyme
6
Q
What is a metabolic pathway?
A
A chemical reaction within a cell
7
Q
How do enzymes act as catalyst?
A
By lowering activation energy
