Specificity Flashcards
1
Q
Why is an enzyme described as specific
A
- It can ony influence one type of substrate molecule
- e.g. Amylase can only catalyse the hydrolysis of starch into the smaller disaccharide Maltose
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3
Q
Where does the name of an enzyme come from?
A
- The particular substrate it acts upon
4
Q
How does the name of the enzyme lactase give you a clue about the substrate it reacts with
A
Lactose
5
Q
How does the name of the enzyme amylase give you a clue about the substrate it reacts with?
A
- Amylose
6
Q
How does the name of the enzyme cellulase give you a clue about the substrate it reacts with?
A
- Cellulose
7
Q
What do the following enzymes react with:
Sucrase
Lipase
Protease
A
- Sucrose
- Lipose
- Proteose
8
Q
Which protein structure determine the sepcificity of the enzyme
A
- Tertiary structure
