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They lower the activation energy of catalytic reactions. I think I remember a few ways they do this. One: they can provide a safe haven for two substrates to interact. Two: They can actually stress the bonds of a substrate causing the reaction by new bonds forming. Three: These enzyme proteins, like all proteins. are amino acids with R groups. Some enzymes can catalyze a reaction with the R group.
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In over simplistic terms, cellular metabolism (reactions in the cell ie. photosynthesis in plants) need to occur quickly, or the organism wouldn't survive.
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∙ 6y agoThey lower the activation energy of catalytic reactions. I think I remember a few ways they do this. One: they can provide a safe haven for two substrates to interact. Two: They can actually stress the bonds of a substrate causing the reaction by new bonds forming. Three: These enzyme proteins, like all proteins. are amino acids with R groups. Some enzymes can catalyze a reaction with the R group.
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∙ 9y agoA catalyst is a substance that facilitates chemical reactions without itself changing. Enzymes act as catalysts in the processes of food digestion and DNA synthesis.
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∙ 13y agoIn over simplistic terms, cellular metabolism (reactions in the cell ie. photosynthesis in plants) need to occur quickly, or the organism wouldn't survive.
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∙ 14y agoEnzymes are protein catalysts and therefore are biological molecules that perform enzymatic reactions.
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How is a catalyst like platinum different from an enzyme?
Catalysts are compounds that change the speed of chemical reactions. An enzyme is a protein and also a catalyst. So an enzyme can be a catalyst, but a catalyst can't be an enzyme.
Does enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst?
Yes. They speed up a reaction without being consumed in it.
Who use the catalyst as an enzyme?
i use the catalyst as an enzyme. you should too. -peyton manning.
What is the substance an enzyme act upon called?
the substance that an enzyme acts upon is subtrate
An enzyme acts to?
Enzymes act on molecules called substrates. The kind of substrate depends on the shape of the enzyme.
Is a enzyme a protein that acts as a catalyst formed?
All Enzyme are proteins enzymes act as catalyst
How is a catalyst like platinum different from an enzyme?
Catalysts are compounds that change the speed of chemical reactions. An enzyme is a protein and also a catalyst. So an enzyme can be a catalyst, but a catalyst can't be an enzyme.
How can an enzyme be a catalyst?
An enzyme has the role of a catalyst but in biochemistry.
Does enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst?
Yes. They speed up a reaction without being consumed in it.
Is enzyme when a chemicals reaction speeds up?
No, that is a catalyst. An enzyme is a type of catalyst, though.
Who use the catalyst as an enzyme?
i use the catalyst as an enzyme. you should too. -peyton manning.
What is the substance an enzyme act upon called?
the substance that an enzyme acts upon is subtrate
An enzyme acts to?
Enzymes act on molecules called substrates. The kind of substrate depends on the shape of the enzyme.
What type of molecule is made from amino acids and acts as a biological catalyst?
Molecules that act as catalysts in biological systems are enzymes. Enzyme catalyze chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.
What is the name of the enzyme that activates another enzyme?
Catalyst
What chemical reaction is an enzyme?
The enzyme is a biochemical catalyst.
What is happened an enzyme is used in a chemical reaction?
Enzymes are basically catalysts, and they act just how you'd expect a catalyst to.
