Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Enzyme
A
Biological catalyst speed up a reaction
2
Q
Protein
A
A biological molecule made up of a specific order of amino acid
3
Q
Active site
A
The area of an enzyme where the substrate binds
4
Q
Substrate
A
The substance that an enzyme works on
5
Q
Degradation
A
An enzyme reaction where there is the breakdown of the substance
6
Q
Synthesis
A
An enzyme reaction where two substances are joined to form a new product
7
Q
Denatured
A
When the active site of an enzyme loses its shape so that the substrate can no longer bind
8
Q
Optimum
A
The best working condition for an enzyme (e.g. pH or temperature )
