level: Internal membranes and enzymes
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Internal membranes and enzymes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define an enzyme | Proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions. |
| Define the structure of an enzyme | A linear chain of amino acids, which give rise to a three-dimensional structure. |
| Define the function of an active site | A part of an enzyme to which substrates bind and where a reaction is catalysed. |
| What are the two enzyme models? | The 'lock and key' model and 'induced fit' model. |
| What factors impact an enzyme? | Temperature, pH, and concentration. |