Amoeba Sisters: Enzymes

Most enzymes are carbohydrates lipids proteins nucleic acids Complete the table. particular shaped area on an enzyme where items can bind Active Site item that binds to an enzyme Substrate resulting item of the enzyme building up or breaking down a substrate Product The binding of the enzyme and substrate are very specific random Enzymes can only build up substrates only break down substrates both build up and break down substrates Enzymes speed up reactions.Enzyme names end often end in -ase.Sugars often end in -ose. Match the enzyme to the biomolecule it breaks down. lipase lipids protease proteins amylase starch Environmental changes, such as a change in pH or temperature, causes the enzyme to become _, meaning it no longer functions. denatured natured active