Enzymes I.N. Headings Vocabulary Important Words

Chemical reactions and Enzymes Change from one set of chemicals to another set of chemicals Involves the breaking of bonds & the formation of new bonds Activation energy: Energy needed to get a reaction started

What is an ENZYME? An enzyme is a special type of protein called a catalyst Catalyst: substance that speeds up rxn b/c it lowers the activation energy (AE) cells use enzymes to speed up reactions Very specific: usually only catalyzes one item called the SUBSTRATE

HOW DOES AN ENZYME WORK? Enzyme comes in contact with substrate at certain spot called ACTIVE SITE Fits together like a “lock & key” Bonding at active site weakens the bonds in the substrate Makes it easier to change substrate

What are enzymes used for? What regulates them? Used for digestion, photosynthesis, & DNA reproduction Regulated by: changes in Ph temperature other proteins, and chemicals

Check for Understanding!!! Enzymes are a form of ___. a. carbohydrate b. lipid c. protein Enzymes can speed up a reaction, so they are called ___. a. catalysts b. reactants c. inhibitors The area where the enzyme attaches to the substrate is called the ___. a. active site b. cohesion area c. vectors 4. If the enzyme is heated, it will change shape. This ___ not affect the ability of the enzyme to work. a. will b. will not Enzymes work because they lower the ___. a. chemical reactant rate b. active site location c. activation energy