1
Q
what is an active site
A
the active site is where a substrate of the enzyme fits at the start of a reaction
2
Q
explain how the lock and key model works
A
two specific molecules go into the active site
the active site holds both the molecules so bonds form between them and make a product molecule
the product molecule is a different shape and can’t fit into the active site anymore
3
Q
what does the word denatured mean
A
when the enzyme will no longer catalyze the reaction
the enzyme is denatured
4
Q
why does an enzyme denature
A
if the optimum temperature is passed
