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What is the loss of structure of an enzyme due to the increase in temperature called?
The loss of structure of an enzyme due to increased temperature is called denaturation. This process disrupts the enzyme's active site, leading to a loss of its biological activity and function.
What are the deep folds in an enzyme called?
The deep folds in an enzyme are called active sites. These are specific regions where substrate molecules bind and chemical reactions take place. Active sites are crucial for enzyme function and specificity.
What does enzymes functions depend on?
The function of an enzyme is dependent on the shape of the enzyme. The structure and shape determines what the enzyme can do.
What switchs on enzyme activity while what can switch off or reduce enzyme activity?
Enzyme activators like cofactors or substrates can switch on enzyme activity by binding to the enzyme and promoting its function. Conversely, inhibitors can switch off or reduce enzyme activity by binding to the enzyme and preventing its normal function.
What happens when an enzyme is renatured?
Do you mean denatured? Form is function in an enzyme and if heat or acidity denatures an enzyme the function of the enzyme is compromised. Certain R group bonds being br5oken will denature the enzyme and give it a different conformation.
What is the loss of structure of an enzyme due to the increase in temperature called?
The loss of structure of an enzyme due to increased temperature is called denaturation. This process disrupts the enzyme's active site, leading to a loss of its biological activity and function.
What are the deep folds in an enzyme called?
The deep folds in an enzyme are called active sites. These are specific regions where substrate molecules bind and chemical reactions take place. Active sites are crucial for enzyme function and specificity.
What determines an enzyme function and how many functions does one enzyme have?
An enzyme has only one substrate that it works with so it has only one function. This is called a lock and key mechanism. Other things can affect the enzyme such as temperature, pH level and levels of either the substrate or the products. High temperature can denature the enzyme (they are proteins). They can not fit the lock (substrate).
What is the part of the enzyme called that has a specific shape to fit with a specific substrate?
The part of the enzyme with a specific shape to bind with a specific substrate is called the active site. This is where the enzyme and substrate interact to form an enzyme-substrate complex, leading to catalysis of the reaction. The specificity of this interaction is crucial for the enzyme to carry out its biological function.
What enzyme is produced by the pancreas and the salivary glands?
Amylase is the enzyme made in the salivary glands and the pancreas. Its function is to break down complex carbohydrates, sometimes called starches.. In the mouth they are called salivary amylase and in the small intestine they are called pancreatic amylase. This enzyme is also known as ptyalin.
What is the active site for an enzyme?
The place where the substrate and the enzyme meet to allow the enzyme to function.
What does enzymes functions depend on?
The function of an enzyme is dependent on the shape of the enzyme. The structure and shape determines what the enzyme can do.
What switchs on enzyme activity while what can switch off or reduce enzyme activity?
Enzyme activators like cofactors or substrates can switch on enzyme activity by binding to the enzyme and promoting its function. Conversely, inhibitors can switch off or reduce enzyme activity by binding to the enzyme and preventing its normal function.
What is the name of the region where the substrate binds to the enzyme?
The region where the substrate binds to the enzyme is called the active site. This site is specifically shaped to fit the substrate, allowing for the catalytic reaction to occur. The interaction between the enzyme and substrate is essential for the enzyme's function in facilitating biochemical reactions.
What happens to an enzyme when it is heated?
When an enzyme is heated it is denatured, which means that it can no longer function.
What is part of an enzyme's usual derived from?
Usually an enzyme is named after it's function.
What can affect a biological function?
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