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Biochemistry /1.7: Enzyme action

1.7: Enzyme action

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This deck covers fundamental concepts about enzyme action, including how enzymes work, why they are effective in small quantities, and the induced fit model of enzyme action.

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How do enzymes work?

They lower the activation energy of a reaction allowing it to take place at a lower temperature
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How do enzymes work?
They lower the activation energy of a reaction allowing it to take place at a lower temperature
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Why are enzymes effective in small quantities
They can be reused
Describe the induced fit model of enzyme action
The active site is complementary to the enzyme and slightly changes shape as the substrate and enzyme interact allowing an enzyme substrate complex to...
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1.7: Enzyme action
TermDefinition
How do enzymes work?
They lower the activation energy of a reaction allowing it to take place at a lower temperature
Why are enzymes effective in small quantities
They can be reused
Describe the induced fit model of enzyme action
The active site is complementary to the enzyme and slightly changes shape as the substrate and enzyme interact allowing an enzyme substrate complex to be formed