FOOD ENZYMES
FOOD ENZYMES
What is an enzyme? ◼ A biological catalyst that promotes and speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being altered in the process. ◼ Lowers the activation energies of a substance
What is an enzyme? ◼ A biological catalyst that promotes and speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being altered in the process. ◼ Lowers the activation energies of a substance
Energy Profile reactants products H EA T.S. catalyst
Energy Profile reactants products H EA T.S. catalyst
Enzymatic Reactions ◼ Enzyme combines with a specific substrate to a form an enzymesubstrate complex in a lock and key concept before forming new products
Enzymatic Reactions ◼ Enzyme combines with a specific substrate to a form an enzymesubstrate complex in a lock and key concept before forming new products
Enzyme action enzyme substrate products
Enzyme action enzyme substrate products