Proteins: Enzymes (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Metabolism
Metabolism
All chemical reactions in living organisms
Catabolic reactions
Catabolic reactions
Break down large molecules into smaller ones
Anabolic reactions
Anabolic reactions
Build larger molecules from smaller components
Enzymes
Enzymes
Proteins that accelerate chemical reactions
Biological catalysts
Biological catalysts
Speed up reactions whilst remaining unchanged
What are enzymes composed of?
What are enzymes composed of?
Proteins (chains of amino acids)
Tertiary structure
Tertiary structure
3D folded shape of enzyme determining its function
Substrates
Substrates
Starting materials that enzymes convert
Products (in enzyme reactions)
Products (in enzyme reactions)
Molecules formed when enzymes convert substrates
Factors affecting enzyme shape
Factors affecting enzyme shape
Temperature and pH
