How Do Enzymes Work? (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

Min. energy to break bonds & form new ones

Biological catalysts that lower activation energy

Provide alternative pathway requiring less energy

Overall energy change, final products of reaction

Makes it much lower

By-product of metabolism

Breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water & oxygen

$2H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2$

$H_2O_2$ accumulates & damages components

Molecule that binds to enzyme for reaction