Enzymes

Front

What binds to the active site of an enzyme?

Back

Substrate

Front

What is the optimum pH of the enzyme if the graph indicates a peak at 6.6?

Back

The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

Front

What does the portion labeled 'B' represent in a reaction diagram?

Back

Reaction without enzyme.

Front

Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

Back

Enzyme B.

Front

What are enzymes composed of?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

Front

What is the active site of an enzyme?

Back

The region on the enzyme where substrates bind.

Front

How do temperature changes affect enzyme activity?

Back

Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to a certain point, after which it decreases.

Front

What is enzyme specificity?

Back

The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrates from a group of similar chemical molecules.

Front

What is a cofactor in enzyme activity?

Back

A non-protein chemical compound that is required for the biological activity of an enzyme.