Unit 2 Test Flashcards
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Q
What do enzymes do?
A
They break molecules apart and put them together
1
Q
Be able to identify the reactants and the products of a chemical reaction
A
Reactants- substance initially involved in a chemical reaction
Products- new substance formed from a chemical reaction
2
Q
What are enzymes made of?
A
They consist of long strings of amino acids
3
Q
Where is the Activation site?
A
Small port in an enzyme where molecules bind and undergo chemical reaction
4
Q
What is the role of catalase?
A
It’s an enzyme that functions to catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
