Proteins: Enzymes (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

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What are Enzymes?
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Metabolism

All chemical reactions in living organisms

Catabolic reactions

Break down large molecules into smaller ones

Anabolic reactions

Build larger molecules from smaller components

Enzymes

Proteins that accelerate chemical reactions

Biological catalysts

Speed up reactions whilst remaining unchanged

What are enzymes composed of?

Proteins (chains of amino acids)

Tertiary structure

3D folded shape of enzyme determining its function

Substrates

Starting materials that enzymes convert

Products (in enzyme reactions)

Molecules formed when enzymes convert substrates

Factors affecting enzyme shape

Temperature and pH

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