Enzyme Action-The Induced Fit Model (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Substrate (enzyme context)
Substrate (enzyme context)
Substance an enzyme combines with
Active site
Active site
Part of enzyme that binds with substrate
Product (enzyme context)
Product (enzyme context)
Molecule produced by enzyme action
Enzyme specificity
Enzyme specificity
Enzymes react with one particular substrate
What induced fit model describes
What induced fit model describes
Mechanics of enzyme action
Induced fit
Induced fit
Active site changes shape for exact fit with substrate
Enzyme-substrate complex
Enzyme-substrate complex
When enzyme and substrate combine at active site
State of enzyme after reaction
State of enzyme after reaction
Unchanged, returns to original shape
Substrate for amylase
Substrate for amylase
Starch
Product when amylase acts on starch
Product when amylase acts on starch
Maltose
Where substrate binds on enzyme
Where substrate binds on enzyme
Active site
What happens to product after formation
What happens to product after formation
Leaves the active site