What are Enzymes? Flashcards
1
Q
What are Enzymes?
A
Proteins that function as biological catalysts.
2
Q
What is a Catalyst?
A
Molecules that speed up a chemical reaction without being changed by the reaction.
3
Q
What is the Lock and Key hypothesis?
A
The shape of the Active Site matches the shape of its Substrate Molecules.
4
Q
What happens when an Enzyme denatures?
A
The Substrate no longer fits into the Active Site because of high temperatures or extreme pH.
