Enzymes

Question 1

What are enzymes?

Answer 1

Biological catalysts

Question 2

What does BIOLOGICAL and CATALYST mean?

Answer 2

Biological = an organic molecule, occurring in living organisms made from protein synthesis in the ribosomes
Catalyst = a substance that speeds up the rate of a reaction

Question 3

What is an active site?

Answer 3

It is the part of the enzyme where a substrate can fit into, has a specific shape to fit only one substance

Question 4

What is the enzyme substance?

Answer 4

It is the substance which has a complementary shape and fits into the active site

Question 5

Name 5 enzymes

Answer 5

1. Amylase
2. Pepsin
3. Maltase
4. Lipase
5. Catylase

Question 6

What 5 SUBSTRATES fit into these 5 enzymes?

Answer 6

1. Amylase + STARCH
2. Pepsin + PROTEIN
3. Maltase + MALTOSE
4. Lipase + LIPIDS
5. Catylase + HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Question 7

What PRODUCTS are made from the enzyme and substance?

Answer 7

1. Amylase + starch = glucose
2. Pepsin + protein = amino acids
3. Maltase + maltose = glucose
4. Lipase + lipids = fatty acids + glycerol
5. Catylase + hydrogen peroxide = water/oxygen