Enzymes

Lock and Key model

Can be synthetic or hydrolytic
Most end in 'ASE'

SUBSTRATE...ENZYME... PRODUCTS

Protein...Protease...> Amino Acids

Lipids...Lipase...> 3 Fatty Acids and Glycerol

Maltose...Maltase...> 2 Glucose molecules

Describe the 'Lock and Key' Model of Enzyme Activity

Leaving Certificate Biology Link To Lock and Key Model