Enzymes Flashcards
1
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Amylase
A
.Catalyses reaction of carbohydrates into sugar
. Extracellular
.Present in saliva
2
Q
Catalase
A
. Extracellular
. Turns toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen
3
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Trypsin
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. Extracellular Enzyme
. Breaks down proteins into amino acids
. Present in digestive system
4
Q
Cofactors
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Non protein substance needed for enzyme activity to occur
5
Q
Coenzyme
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Organic cofactors which briefly binds onto enzyme helping it bind onto a substrate
Eg cl- in amylase
6
Q
Activator
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An inorganic metal ion which temporarily binds to the enzymes alerting its shape making the reaction more feasible
7
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Prosthetic Group
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Binds to an enzyme to help it Function. Is always present (permanent)
. Eg Zn2+ is the prosthetic group of carbonic anhydrase
