Enzyme Action-The Induced Fit Model (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is a substrate?
What is a substrate?
The substance an enzyme combines with
What is the active site of an enzyme?
What is the active site of an enzyme?
The part that binds with the substrate
What is the product in enzyme action?
What is the product in enzyme action?
The molecule produced by the enzyme
What does enzyme specificity mean?
What does enzyme specificity mean?
Enzymes react with one particular substrate
What is the name of the model describing enzyme action mechanics?
What is the name of the model describing enzyme action mechanics?
The induced fit model
What happens to the active site during enzyme action?
What happens to the active site during enzyme action?
It changes shape slightly for exact fit
What forms when the enzyme and substrate combine?
What forms when the enzyme and substrate combine?
An enzyme-substrate complex
What happens to the enzyme after the reaction?
What happens to the enzyme after the reaction?
It is unchanged and returns to original shape
Can an enzyme be reused after one reaction?
Can an enzyme be reused after one reaction?
Yes, it's ready to begin the process again
What substrate does the enzyme amylase work on?
What substrate does the enzyme amylase work on?
Starch
What product does amylase produce from starch?
What product does amylase produce from starch?
Maltose
What leaves the active site after enzyme action?
What leaves the active site after enzyme action?
The product