Investigating the Rate of Enzyme-Catalysed Reactions (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards

Converts $H_2O_2$ to water and oxygen

$2H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2$

Biological catalysts that speed up reactions

Specific region where enzyme binds substrate

Lowers it

Increases reaction rate

Oxygen

Toxic - damages DNA and proteins

All active sites are occupied

Temperature, pH, time, or enzyme volume