Unit 3: Enzymes Flashcards

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What are biological catalysts?

A

enzymes

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What are catabolic enzymes?

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These enzymes break down large molecules into smaller ones.

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3
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What are anabolic enzymes?

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These enzymes build up large molecules from smaller ones

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4
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Where is the enzyme catalase found?

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In liver cells. Catalase speeds up the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide - a poisonous substance formed as a product of reactions in cells.

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5
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The shape of the substrate and the active site are COMPLEMENTARY. What does this mean?

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Enzymes are specific - theu only work on one substrate.

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6
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What is the lock and key model?

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enzyme specificity - each enzyme is specific in that it will only work on its normal substrate

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