proteins&enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is an enzyme?
A
a biological catalyst used to speed up reactions
2
Q
name another type of protein?
A
anti bodies are used to fight diseases and infections
3
Q
what is degradation?
A
when enzymes breakdown large molecules into smaller molecules
4
Q
what is synthesis
A
when enzymes build up small molecules into large molecules
5
Q
what is the enzyme and substrate?
A
complementary
6
Q
what is it called when the temperature or ph of an enzyme is at its most active?
A
optimum
7
Q
what happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
A
they become denatured
