Introduction to Enzymes

Explore enzyme basics: identify parts, match substrates & products, and learn key terms!

Label the parts! Enzyme, Substrate, Active site, Product Substrate Enzyme Active Site Product Product enzyme-substrate complex Vocabulary Enzyme Catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions Catalyst A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction Optimum Temperature or pH at which the enzyme works best Denature When the active site of an enzyme changes so that the substrate no longer fits. Enzymes, Substrates, Products Complete the chart by choosing the correct enzyme for the substrate and product (s) given in the table below The Enzyme The Substrate The Product (s) Lipase Lipids Glycerol Fatty Acid Maltase Maltose Glucose Protease Proteins Amino Acids Sucrase Sucorse Glucose Fructose Amylase Starch Maltose Enzymes are considered as which biomolecule? carbohydrates lipids proteins nucleic acids