Enzyme Review
what temperature does this enzyme work best at
40oC
Denature
A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) can be caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).
Anabolic
A process in which large molecules are built from small molecules
Amylase
An enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starches
digestion
Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used
activation energy
Energy needed to get a reaction started
As the temperature increases above the optimum temperature
Enzyme activity decreases
maltase enzyme
Maltase acts on maltose in the small intestine, converting it into glucose.
Base (Alkaline)
PHs are greater than 7 are basic (Alkaline
What is acid?
PHs less than 7 are acidic
The function of a specific enzyme is most directly influenced by its
Physical shape
Enzymes
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
What is the role of citric acid when add to apple slices?
Slows the rate of enzyme action and prevents browning
catalyst
Substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
active site
The part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs.
An enzyme's shape is determined by
The sequence of amino acids in its structure
amino acids
building blocks of proteins
Synthesis
combining parts into a whole (Make)
What is a pH level?
pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is
Substrate
reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction