AP Bio Enzymes

Enzymes function best at a specific temperature, typically around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for human enzymes.

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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The shapes of the enzymes are altered, a process known as denaturation.

Allosteric control refers to the regulation of an enzyme's activity through the binding of an activator or inhibitor at a site other than the active site.

The specific region of an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

Denaturation is the process in which proteins lose their structure and function due to external stress, such as heat or pH changes.

A type of enzyme inhibition where a substance competes with the substrate for binding to the active site.

Enzymes act as catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions in biological systems.

Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can lead to decreased activity or denaturation.