Mechanics
enzymes lower this, allowing reactions to occur faster
what is activation energy
enzymes primarily act as these, speeding up reactions without being consumes
catalyst
enzyme activity can be affected by changes in this favor, which measures hydrogen in concentration
what is pH
this enzymes helps break down the sugar in milk- digest lactose
lactase
this model suggests that enzymes slightly change shape to fit the substrate better
what is induced fit model
enzymes are critical for this process in which larger molecules are broke down into smaller ones
catabolism
what is substrate concentration
this enzyme speeds up the breakdown of starch into sugars in plants
amylase
this is the term for when enzymes lose their shape die to extreme temperatures or pH
what is denaturing
this term describes the series of reactions, each catalyzed by an enzyme to produce a final product
what is metabolic pathway
at very high temperatures, enzymes undergo this process
this enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen
catalyse
enzymes bind with this specific molecule to form a product
what is substrate
enzymes can help in these reactions that involve building complex molecules
what is anabolism
enzyme activity is optimized at specific rnes of this variable, which includes temp and pH
what is optimal conditions
this enzyme helps with DNA replication by adding nucleotides
DNA polymerase
this type of inhibitor binds to an enzyme at a site other than the active site, altering its function
non-competitive inhibitor
this process, aided by enzymes involvdes breaking down large food molecules into smaller ones for absorption
digestion
enzymes are most active at this specific combination of pH and temperature conditions
omptial conditions
this digestive enzyme breaks down proteins
what is pepsin