Enzymes

Front

What is the term for the property of enzymes that allows them to work with only one specific substrate?

Back

Specificity

Front

What three letters do most enzymes end with?

Back

-ase

Front

What does a substrate become after it reacts with an enzyme?

Back

A product

Front

What is the name of the site where substrates bind to an enzyme?

Back

Active site

Front

How do enzymes affect the activation energy of a reaction?

Back

They decrease the activation energy.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

They act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

Front

What is the term for the model that describes how enzymes and substrates fit together?

Back

Lock and key model

Front

What happens to enzymes after they catalyze a reaction?

Back

They remain unchanged and can be reused.

Front

What factors can affect enzyme activity?

Back

Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

Back

Increased temperature can increase activity up to a point, after which it may denature.