Enzymes
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17 Terms
Substrate
The substances enzymes act upon
Active Site
Specific part of an enzyme where a substrate fits
Lock-and-Key Model
Enzymes and substrates fit together based on their specific shapes like a key fits a lock
pH, Temperature & Concentration
Three factors that affect enzyme activity
Acid
pH between 0-7
Base
pH between 7-14
Neutral
pH of 7
Optimal temperature
Temperature at which an enzyme works the best
Denature
Change in shape of an enzyme due to extremes in temperature or pH, causes the enzyme to stop functioning
Protein
Type of biomolecule an enzyme is
Names of Enzymes
Based on their substrates, ends in "-ase" EX: lipid-lipase, protein-protease, lactose-lactase
Remains Unchanged
Characteristics of an enzyme after catalyzing a chemical reaction
Concentration
How much of a substance is present
Optimal pH
pH at which an enzyme works best
Inhibitor
A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction
Usually ends in -ose
Substrates
Usually ends in -ase
Enzymes