Enzymes and Proteins Crossword Puzzle

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Enzymes and Proteins Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • degradation : a reaction where larger substrates are converted into smaller products
  • substrate : the molecule that joins with the active site of the enzyme
  • denatured : when the shape of the active site is permanently changed
  • product : the molecule that is made as a result of the enzyme reaction
  • ph : can affect how active an enzyme is, different for every enzyme
  • optimum : the conditions at which an enzyme is most active
  • synthesis : a reaction where smaller substrates are converted into larger products
  • active site : the part of the enzyme that binds with the substrate
  • enzyme substrate complex : formed briefly, when enzyme and substrate join
  • temperature : can affect how active an enzyme is, about 37'c for every enzyme
  • complementary : fit together perfectly, match well together
  • enzyme : a biological catalyst
  • amino acids : the building blocks of proteins
  • protein : what enzymes are made of