Unit 1- Enzymes Flashcards
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Q
What are enzymes made of?
A
Proteins
1
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What are enzymes?
A
Biological catalysts
2
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What do enzymes do?
A
Speed up chemical reactions
3
Q
What is a substrate?
A
The substance an enzyme acts on
4
Q
Why are enzymes specific?
A
Because they only work on one type of substrate
5
Q
What is degradation?
A
Breakdown reaction
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What is synthesis?
A
Build up reaction
7
Q
What do high temperatures do to enzymes?
A
Denature them
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What do low temperatures do to enzymes?
A
Make them less active or inactive
9
Q
What is a human body enzymes optimum temperature?
A
37 degrees Celsius
10
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Why do enzymes change shape?
A
They are proteins which are easily changed by heat
