enzymes

biological catalyst a protein or group of proteins with co-factors do not undergo permanent changes

• substrate, sucrose, consists of glucose and fructose bonded together • the substrate binds to the active site • the binding of the substrate and enzyme places stress on the bond and the bond breaks • the products are released and the enzyme is free to bind other substrates.

4 C- refrigerator 25 C- room temp 100 C-boiling temp

exterme pH or high heat may denature proteins

milk coagulation type: hydrolase

found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen type: oxidoreductase