GENERAL

Cards (4)

  • WHAT ARE ENZYMES?
    tertiary structure proteins which lower activation energy of reactions they catalyse
  • WHY CAN ENZYMES LOWER THE ACTIVATION ENERGY OF REACTIONS?
    active site is specific and unique in shape due to specific folding and bonding in tertiary structure of protein
  • WHAT ARE THE LOCATION OF BONDS IN PROTEINS DETERMINED BY?
    primary structure
  • WHAT DOES A SPECIFIC ACTIVE SITE MEAN?
    enzymes only attach to substrates that are complimentary in shape