A | B |
enzymes only like a certain substrate. they are | specific |
the chemical which an enzyme reacts with | substrate |
when an enzyme has been detsroyed, it's been | denatured |
speeds up chemical reactions | catalyst |
preferred temperature or pH | optimum |
region on an enzyme where the substrate fits | active site |
enzymes are made from | protein |
enzymes are | biological catalysts |
factors affecting enzyme action | temperature, pH |
how an enzyme fits with its substrate | lock and key |
the substance released at the end of the reaction | product |
to describe the fact that enzymes can decompose | biodegradable |