Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
The variety of protein shapes and functions is due to
A
The sequence of amino acids
2
Q
Enzymes are produced by all living things
A
True
3
Q
Enzymes work as catalysts by
A
Speeding up chemical reactions
4
Q
Enzymes are used up during chemical reactions
A
False
5
Q
Name the structure which the substrate fits into
A
Active site
6
Q
Starch being broken down into glucose molecules is catalysed by which enzyme?
A
Amylase
7
Q
Starch being broken down into glucose molecules is an example of which type of reaction
A
Degradation
8
Q
Optimum condition are
A
The conditions an enzyme is most active at
9
Q
Enzymes and proteins can be affected by
A
Temperature and pH
10
Q
When an enzymes active site changes irreversibly it is said to be
A
Denatured
