Enzymes Flashcards Preview

Chemistry > Enzymes > Flashcards

Flashcards in Enzymes Deck (22)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What are the three types of enzymes?

A

Carbohydrase, Protease, Lipase

2
Q

What is the product when carbohydrases react with their substrate (carbohydrates)?

A

Simple sugars e.g. glucose

3
Q

What is the product when protease reacts with its substrate (proteins)?

A

Amino acids

4
Q

What is the product when lipase reacts with its substrate (lipids)?

A

Fatty acids and glycerol

5
Q

What is an enzyme substrate complex?

A

When ab enzyme’s active site fits with a specifically shaped substrate.

6
Q

What is an enzyme?

A

An enzyme is a protein which acts as a biological catalyst. A Catalyst is a chemical which speeds up a reaction without being used up.

7
Q

What is a catabolic reaction?

A

When an enzyme reacts to breakdown complex substances into simple component products.

8
Q

What is a anabolic reaction?

A

When an enzyme reacts to build complex products from simple components.

9
Q

What is an example of an enzyme which prefers to work in acidic conditions

A

Pepsin in the stomach

10
Q

What is an example of an enzyme which prefers to work in alkaline conditions

A

Protease in the duodenum

11
Q

What happens to enzymes when above 37°C?

A

They denature

12
Q

Why are enzymes needed in seed germination?

A

The starch inosine has to be broken down into sugar embryo is going to start growing, the enzyme is amylase

13
Q

How does the production of amylase change with the age of the seed?

A

The older the seed, the smaller the amount of amylase being produced. This is because as the ceedling develops it is able to photosynthesise to make it’s own food and no longer needs to rely on its feet reserve.

14
Q

How does pH affect enzyme activity?

A

Each enzyme has its own optimum pH. pH affects enzyme activity since changing the acid or base conditions around and enzyme molecule effects its three-dimensional shape and can denature the enzyme.

15
Q

What is the optimum pH for amalyse?

A

7.5 (slightly basic). Ideal for the mouth and small intestine.

16
Q

Why does is increasing temperature increase enzyme activity?

A

A higher temperature speeds up the movement of substrate molecules, so that when they collide with enzymes they have more energy and are more likely to bind to the active site.

17
Q

Why can temperatures over 40°C denature enzymes?

A

As temperatures rise enzymes vibrate more. Eventually the enzyme molecules vibrate so much that they become denatured. They loose their three-dimensional shape and can no longer bind to their substrate.

18
Q

How are enzymes used in biological washing powders?

A

Lipase and protease are used in washing powders, as they give the added advantage of working at lower temperatures. They can remove lipids (e.g. from fatty foods or greasy fingerprints) or proteins (e.g. from blood).

19
Q

How are enzymes used in fruit juices?

A

Pectinase is used as it breaks down small pieces of plant tissue to turn cloudy fruit juice into clear fruit juice.

20
Q

How are enzymes made?

A

They are produced by microorganisms, usually bacteria or fungi, in a fermenter.

21
Q

What is an example of an enzyme which has a acidic optimum pH?

A

Pepsin (that’s why it functions well in the stomach)

22
Q

What is an example of a enzyme which has a alkaline optimum pH?

A

Protease (in the duodenum)

Decks in Chemistry Class (84):