Enzymes

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

• -ose
• -ase
• -ese
• -tic

Enzymes are...

• nucleic acids
• proteins
• lipids
• carbohydrates

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of these is most likely an enzyme?  

• Sucrose
• Galactose
• Fructose
• Amylase

Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

• voltage-gated channels
• surface receptor
• calcium channels
• active site

What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

• reusable
• catalyst
• specific
• fragile

What is indicated by letter A?

• enzyme
• product
• substrate
• active site

What is indicated by letter C?

• enzyme

• product

• substrate

• active site

What is indicated by letter B?

• enzyme

• product

• substrate

• active site

What is the purpose  of an enzyme?

• give permission for the reaction
• raise activation energy
• speed up reactions
• control how many reactions occur

How do enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions?

• reducing the number of products   
• reducing the activation energy
• increasing the temperature of the cell
• increasing the concentration of reactants