Properties of enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of enzymes?
A
Specific
Soluble
Fast-acting with a very high turnover number
2
Q
Why do enzymes have to be specific?
A
Due to the sequence of amino acids that make up their active site
3
Q
Why are enzymes soluble?
A
Hydrophilic R groups are found on the outside of the molecule
4
Q
Why are enzymes fast acting with a very high turnover number?
A
Means they can convert many molecules of substrate per unit time
5
Q
Where do intracellular enzymes catalyse reactions?
A
In solutions
Membrane bound
6
Q
Where do extracellular enzymes catalyse reactions?
A
They are secreted
