enzymes

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what reactions can enzymes speed up?
synthesis and degradation reactions.
what is a synthesis reaction?
the build up of small molecules into a large molecule
what is a degradation reaction?
the breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules
HPCOW reaction.
hydrogen peroxide —catalase—> oxygen + water
SAM reaction
starch —amylase—> maltose
FLAG reaction
fats —lipase—> fatty acids + glycerol
p $^3$ reaction 
protein —pepsin—> peptides
G1PPS reaction
glucose-1-phosphate —phosphorylase—> starch
why are enzymes specific to one substrate?
Active site complementarity
what happens to a denatured enzyme?
the shape of the active site changes and the substrate can no longer fit with the enzyme, slowing down the rate of reaction
what are enzymes made of?
Proteins
what is an enzyme?
a biological catalyst
when do enzymes work best?
optimum conditions