BIOLOGY ENZYMES - copy
What Is An Enzyme?
A protein that acts as a biological catalyst (speeds up reactions)
Why does a denatured enzyme no longer work?
The shape of the active site has changed and the substrate will not fit into it exactly
Define optimum
Conditions such as temperature and PH at which an enzyme works best.
At what temperature will enzymes be reacting at optimum rate in the human body?
37 C
What is the equation for calculating the rate of reaction in enzymes?
1/time
Finish the sentence: The independent variable is...
The variable that is changed
Finish the sentence: The dependent variable is ...
The variable you measure
Finish the sentence: The control variable is the...
Variable that is kept constant
What type of enzyme is amylase?
A carbohydrase
True or false, enzymes cannot be reused
False
What is the test for reducing sugars?
Benedicts Solution