Definition

Catalyst is a substance that can speed up the rate of chemical reaction, without itself being chemically changed at the end of the reaction. #BiologyDefinitions


Definition

Enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts. They catalyse or speed up the rate of chemical reactions. They remain unchanged at the end of the reaction #BiologyDefinitions


Enzymes are made up of protein molecules, that are folded to take on 3D globular shapes.


Enzymes Lower Activation Energy

Activation Energy and How Enzymes Lower It


Reactions that Enzymes Catalyze

Reactions that Enzymes Catalyze


Classification of Enzymes

carbohydrase’s - digest carbohydrates proteases - digests proteins lipases - digests fats


Characteristics and the Lock and Key Hypothesis

Characteristics of Enzymes and the Lock and Key Hypothesis


Enzymes are Affected by Temperature

Enzymes are Affected by Temperature


Enzymes are Affected by pH

Affect of pH on Enzymes


Note

difference between pH curve and temperature curve. pH is bell shaped and temperature drops sharply.