Enzymes
The monomers of enzymes
Amino acids
Which is greater: the reaction rate at room temperature or 100ºs? Why?
100º because molecules are moving faster so the substrates collide with enzyme more frequently.
Name of molecule produced when amylase reacts with starch
maltose
When a molecule binds to part of the enzyme (not active site) to stop reaction
What is Non Competitive Inhibition?
How did cold conditions affect the enzyme's ability to break down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen gas?
It did so slowly but still converted the same amount over time.
Number of Boston sports championships since 2000
12
Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering this.
What is the activation energy?
List 3 factors that can influence enzyme activity
Temperature, pH, concentration
On a graph showing enzymatic activity (y axis) and pH on x axis, where would you expect to see a peak in the activity for pepsin which lives in your stomach?
at low pH (around 2)
Products of breakdown of hydrogen peroxide?
Water and oxygen gas
What is it called when a molecule blocks the active site of an enzyme and prohibits the enzyme from functioning?
What is Competitive Inhibitors?
Why do graphs showing enzyme activity reach a plateau over time?
After a certain amount of time there is no more active sites available OR no more substrate available.
What school does Mr. Danziger's youngest brother attend?
Hint: New Hampshire
Dartmouth