EX 4 Flashcards

1
Q

They are built of proteins folded into complicated shapes

A

Enzymes

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2
Q

Enzymes catalyze or speed up chemical reactions (T/F)

A

True

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3
Q

It binds to the active site of an enzyme and is converted into products

A

Substrate

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4
Q

Scientific name of Pineapple

A

Ananas comosus

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5
Q

Factors that affect enzymes

A

Temperature
pH
Substrate Concentration
Enzyme Concentration

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6
Q

Optimal Temperature for Enzyme

A

37 C

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7
Q

Optimal pH range for Enzymes

A

7.0 - 7.5 pH

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8
Q

(Function) Enzymes are responsible for breaking down food into smaller, absorbable
molecules

A

Digestion

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9
Q

(Function) Enzymes are involved in various metabolic processes, such as the breakdown
of glucose into energy in cellular respiration

A

Metabolism

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