Higher Level Enzymes And Energy Carriers Flashcards
What is the active site
Part of an enzyme that combines with the substrate
What shape is an enzyme
Not a rigid sharp
What is the enzyme itself
A protein that has a complex 3D shape
What is larger the active site or the substrate
Very often the active site is larger
What are many enzymes composed of
Two globular sections called domains
What does the substrate cause the active site to do
To change shape when they come into shape
Why does the active site change shape
So it can fit more precisely
What is the process of the active site changing shape to fit called
Induced fit model or active site theory
What happens during induced fit model
- The substrate combine with the active site
- The active site is induced changing shape
- The substrate and the enzyme form an enzyme substrate complex
- The products leave the active site
- Active site returns to usual shape and can now accept a new substrate molecule.
Why does the substrate change during induced fit model
The bonds in the substrate are altered so the substrate changes
What is enzyme specificity
Each enzyme will react with only one particular substrate
Why do enzymes only react with one substrate
Each active site will for or react with only one
What will reduces the ability of an enzyme to work efficiently
Anything that alters the shape of the active site
What is optimum ph
The ph value at which an enzyme works best at
Other than ph what are enzymes sensitive to
Temperature
What are enzymes more sensitive to ph or temp
Ph
