factors affecting enzyme acitivity Flashcards
1
Q
As the temperature, i_______ to the o_____, the kinetic e____ of the enzyme and substrate increase causing more c_____ between the enzyme and substrate.
A
> increases
opitmum
energy
collisions
2
Q
What happens when there is an increase in the temperature beyond the optimum?
A
It becomes denatured.
3
Q
When the active site becomes denatured what else will happen?
A
It will lose its important shape.
4
Q
The higher the enzyme c______, the more enzymes to form enzyme-substrate c______ leading to an increase in enzyme activity.
A
> concentration
complexes