Enzymes and Their Role in Catalyzing Reactions

To increase the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy.

The area of the enzyme where the reaction with the substrate takes place.

When the enzyme and substrate form a complex, the enzyme structure changes to fit around the substrate.

<p>The idea that the substrate fits into the enzyme like a key into a lock due to their complementary shapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNA polymerase, involved in catalysing the formation of phosphodiester bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rate of reaction increases as there are more active sites for substrates to bind to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rate of reaction increases as concentration of substrate increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rate of reaction increases up to the optimum temperature, then decreases beyond that point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In acidic pH, H+ ions disrupt the binding, while in alkaline pH, OH- ions disrupt the binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site, while non-competitive inhibitors bind at another site on the enzyme known as the allosteric site.</p> Signup and view all the answers