Enzymes + energy carriers Flashcards

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What is the active site?

A

It’s the part of an enzyme that combines with the substrate

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Mechanisms of enzyme action - the induced fit model

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The substrate combines with the active site of the enzyme
The active site is induced or caused to change shape slightly
The substrate and a
Enzyme form an enzyme substrate complex, the bonds in the substrate are altered so that the substrate changes into the product[s]
Products leave the active site which means the active site returns to its original shape and can now accept a new substrate molecule

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Most enzymes are said to be specific to a single substrate, why?

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The reason for that is that each active site will only fit or react with a single substrate
Anything that will change the shape of the active site will reduce the ability of the enzyme to work effectively

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What reactions are energy involved in?

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Photosynthesis - energy in sunlight used to make food. Respiration, food is broken down to release energy

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5
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What molecule has a vital role in trapping and transferring energy

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ATP

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