Enzymes, Substrates & Products (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Enzymes
Enzymes
Biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions
Chemical nature of enzymes
Chemical nature of enzymes
Proteins
Biuret test result with enzymes
Biuret test result with enzymes
Violet colour
Active site
Active site
Specific region on enzyme where substrate binds
Shape relationship: active site and substrate
Shape relationship: active site and substrate
Complementary shapes
Substrate
Substrate
Reactant molecule that binds to enzyme's active site
Enzyme-substrate complex
Enzyme-substrate complex
Temporary complex formed when substrate binds to active site
Enzyme state after catalysing reaction
Enzyme state after catalysing reaction
Unchanged and can be reused
Enzyme specificity
Enzyme specificity
Each enzyme catalyses one type of reaction with one substrate
What enzymes reduce in reactions
What enzymes reduce in reactions
Activation energy