enzymes and atp quiz Flashcards
what is a chemical reaction?
the breaking and creating of bonds between different substances
do chemical reactions require energy?
yes
what is activation energy?
the amount of energy needed to make a chemical reaction start
what are reactants?
substances that are changed during a reaction
what are products?
substances that are made by a chemical reaction
does endothermic reactions absorb or release energy?
absorbs
does exothermic reactions release or absorb energy?
release
what is the formula for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O –> C6H12O6 + 6O2
is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction
endothermic
what is the formula for cellular respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O
is cellular respiration endothermic or exothermic?
exothermic
Enzymes are a type of _____
protein
What is an enzyme?
Speeds up biochemical reactions by lowering activation energy
what is a catalyst?
helps speed up reactions
Are enzymes changed in a reaction? Can they used be many times?
They are not changed in a reaction, and can be used many times
What do enzymes have? What is this also called?
An active site that can only fit one substrate; lock and key model
What is induced fit?
active site changes shape to bind the substrate