enzymes and how they work

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what are enzymes?

enzymes are large protein molecules, made up of amino acids. they are biological catalysts that speed up reactions.

- a protein that speeds up chemical reactions

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what is a polymer?

a long chain molecule made up of many individual molecules

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what is the active site?

The active site is the place on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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what is a substrate?

A substance on which enzymes act.

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what is it called when the active site shape is damaged?

denatured

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<p>explain the results at 5 C and 80C</p>

explain the results at 5 C and 80C

  • at 5 °C amylase / starch / molecules have low (kinetic) energy (therefore) there are fewer (enzyme-substrate) collisions.

  • At 80 °C, amylase becomes denatured. this causes the shape of the active site to change so the starch can no longer fit.