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Enzymes
Stuff I Need to know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Enzymes are affected by... | pH and temperature |
| Enzymes are made up of... | Globular Proteins |
| Enzymes and the substrate are... | Complimentary |
| Are enzymes used up in a reaction? | No |
| When enzymes are heated up past their optimum temperature they... | Denature |
| When enzymes are cooled down they... | Slow down |
| What does pH stand for? | Potential of Hydorgen Ions |
| What are Enzymes? | They are proteins which specify in breaking down or building up one substance. |
| All Enzymes have an... | Active Site |
| The name which is given to the enzymes ends with the suffix... | -ase |
| The model used to show the breaking down and building up process is called the... | Lock and Key model |
| When enzymes apply pressure to the substrate it is called an... | Induced Fit |
| Enzymes break down nutrients, specify 3 bonds that they break down... | Glycosidic, Ester and Peptide |
| Enzymes lower the amount of... | Activation energy required |
| Enzymes can also be used as ... for some reactions. | Catalysts |
| Amylase's optimum conditions are... | pH7 and 37`C |
| Peptin's optimum conditions are... | pH2 and 37`C |
| Sucrase's optimum conditions are... | pH4.5 and 37`C |
| Enzymes are ... in water | Insoluble |
| Enzymes can never be... | Used up |
| Each enzyme has a ... substrate in whcih to break down or build up | Specific |
| Each enzyme has one of these in which it uses to break down or build up the substance | Active site |
| When the substrate comes in contact with the enzyme it forms... | Temporary bonds |
| For an enzyme to work the substrate must be at the active site in the... | Right orientation |
| Enzymes are said to be... | Intracellular and Extracellular |