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This document includes the structure and function of enzymes as well as any key practicals involved and also factors affecting enzyme activity.

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, Role of enzymes
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enzymes are :




I biological catalysts speed up reactions without being used up

↳ globular proteins soluble :
in water + spherical In shape

↳ lower AE =
causes reaction to happen at a lower temp +
pressures
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Metabolism is total of chemical reactions an organism needs to survive

↳ Metabolism = Anabolism + Catabolism


Def .
Anabolism is build up of substances . ex ·

photosynthesis.

Def . Catabolism
Is breakdown of substances , eX. respiration
How enzymes work

shape of enzymes

globular proteins with a complex 3D sudpe
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have an active site specific to substrate -
determined by tertiary structure
How do enzymes work ?
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substrate must be complementary to enzyme's active site


↳ If substrate doesn't fit-reaction not catalysed.

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If substrate collides successfully with enzymes ,
will bind to active site , form enzyme substrate complex

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brings reactants together , stresses covalent bonds, allowing reaction to occur at low temp + .
pressures

Activation Energy

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in a chemical reaction certain amt of energy needs
,
to be supplied to chemicals before reaction can start- Often provided
as neat


enzymes lower the AE am+ needed by making reactions happen at
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lower temp that without need of enzymes

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speeds up rate of reaction




When
E-s complex formed , lowers AE due to
:




↳ If substrate molecules need to be joined being ,
attached to enzyme holds them closer together ,

reducing any repulsion between the molecules so they can bond more easily
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