Unit 3:Biology

Unit 3: Biology

Catalyst

Increases rate of chemical reactions

Lock and Key model

Explains how enzymes and substrates interact

Denature

Alter/take away natural qualities

Protein Folding

Process in which the reaction with amino acids allows it to form and function

Lipase

Enzyme that breaks down lipids

Lactase

Enzyme breaks down lactade

Protease

Breaks down proteins

Nuclease

Enzyme breaks down nucleic acids