enzyme concept map

Used to explain the relationship between a substrate and an enzyme. In this analogy, the lock refers to an enzyme while the key symbolizes the substrate.

Only the correct key (substrate) fits into the lock's (enzyme) keyhole (active site)

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction

Enzyme names end in -ase and are often based of the substrate

EX: DNA Polymerase, Alcohol Dehydrogenase, Lactase

Developed from amino acids and are classified as proteins. Enzymes are made up of a string of 100-1,000 amino acids in a very specific and unique way. The strand is then folded into a shape associated with the enzyme.

Enzymes are tasked with controlling the speed of chemical reactions in the body

Floating Topic

lock and key model

how enzymes are named

enzymes

Regions on an enzyme that binds to a protein or other substance during a reaction

Are defined by..

Active Sites

how enzymes are made

When the active site on an enzyme makes contact with the proper substrate, the enzyme molds itself to the shape of the molecule

Molecules tasked with binding to an enzyme and assisting in a reaction. These can bind and react with many different enzymes.

Sardines, Salmon, Milk

Milk, Peas, Liver

A substance or layer that underlies something, or on which a process occurs; the substance on which an enzyme carries out reaction

Foods Abundant in this Co-Enzyme

Vitamin B-12

Foods Abundant in this Co-Enzyme

Vitamin B-5

Sunflower Seeds, Avocados, Corn

Foods Abundant in this Co-Enzyme

riboflavin

examples

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substrate

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co-enzymes

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function of enzymes

the induced fit model