Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an example of a catalyst
A
enzymes
2
Q
Why is raising the temperature not always a good thing in a reaction
A
unwanted reactions speed up along with the wanted ones
3
Q
Another word for enzymes
A
Biological catalysts
4
Q
What is a catalyst
A
A substance that speeds up reactions without getting used up
5
Q
How many reactions can a catalyst catalyze
A
one
6
Q
Explain the lock and key theory
A
The substrate has to match its own active site or it won’t catalyze. The enzyme is a specific shape.
7
Q
What happens if the temperature or ph gets too hot
A
the o bonds will break and the enzyme will denature
8
Q
What is the optimum ph
A
7
