Enzymes

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What are enzymes?

Enzymes are  biological catalysts that can speed up the process of a reaction

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What does it mean when we say enzymes are specific

Enzymes are specific as they work in certain conditions.

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What are the substrates and products of Amylase?

Starch is the substrate and Glucose is the product.

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What are the substrates and products of Protease?

Protein is the product and Amino acids is the substrate.

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What are the substrates and products of Lipase?

Lipids is the substrate and Fatty acids + glycerol is the product.

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What does it mean when an enzymes is DENATURED?

When an enzyme becomes denatured, it has lost some of its original properties.

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Explain the "lock and key" hypothesis.

The way an enzyme catalyses a reaction when the substrate fits within the active site of an enzyme.

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