Enzyme facts
Can enzymes be denatured?
Yes
What is one factor that can cause denaturation?
pH, Temperature, Substrate Concentration
Which enzyme breaks down starch into simpler sugars.
Amylase
Enzymes are specific to their ___
Substrates
What kind of mechanisms does enzymes function through?
Lock and key
Does denaturation reduce efficiency.
Yes
Breaks down proteins into peptides.
Trypsin or pepsin
What is the primary function of an Enzyme?
Lower activation energy
What is an Enzyme?
Catalyst
What is the optimal body temperature for most human enzymes?
98.6°F
Synthesizes RNA from ribonucelotides
RNA polymerase
Each enzyme typically catalyzes a specific reaction? True or False
True
Enzymes are typically ____.
Proteins
What structural change occurs during enzyme denaturation?
Unfolding
Synthesizes DNA from deoxyribonucleotides
DNA polymerase
What happens to an Enzyme when it reaches very high temperature?
Denaturation
What do Enzymes accelerate?
Chemical Reactions
What is one consequence of enzyme denaturation?
Loss of function.
Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Lipase
Does color affect enzyme activity? True or false
False