Enzyme action

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what kind of proteins are enzymes
globular
what are the two types of enzyme action
anabolic
catabolic
what determines the shape of an enzymes
its R-group
what is the process by which an enzyme breaks down one substrate into multiple products
catabolic reaction
enzymes hold reactants in correct orientation
what is the process by which enzymes build up multiple substrates into one product
anabolic reaction
what was the original theory about enzyme action
lock and key theory
each enzyme is exactly complementary to one specific type of substrate
bonds formed between r-group and substrate
what is the current theory over enzyme action
induced fit
active site will change slightly to fit the substrate
what effect does an enzyme have
decreases activation energy
more likely a reaction will take place
enzymes put bonds within the reactants under stress