LAB ENZYMES Flashcards
are proteins that increase the rate of reaction by lowering the energy of activation
enzymes
is an enzyme, which is produced by microorganisms that live in oxygenated environments to neutralize toxic forms of oxygen metabolites; H2O2.
CATALASE
is an enzyme in the liver that breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water.
CATALASE
When this reaction occurs, oxygen gas bubbles escape and create foam
Catalase
4 TYPES OF SPECIFICITY
Linkage
Absolute
Group
Stereochemical
enzyme will catalyze only one reaction
Absolute
the enzyme will act only on molecules that have a specific functional group, such as hydroxyl, amino or phosphate group
Group
the enzyme will act on a particular type of chemical bond, irrespective of the rest of the molecular structure
LINKAGE
the enzyme will act on a particular stereoisomer
stereochemical
10 mL reagent in catalase test
Hydrogen peroxide(agua oxigenada)