Unit 3: Enzymes

Question 1

What is the difference between the Lock and Key model, and the Induced-Fit model?

Answer 1

Lock and Key is where the substrate fits perfectly into the enzyme’s active site/Induced-Fit is where the enzyme moves to help the substrate fit better

Question 2

Define the Enzyme-Substrate Complex:

Answer 2

Substrate binds to enzyme’s active site - Used to speed up reaction - Enzyme releases the product from active site