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How many different types of substrates can an enzyme react with?
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Usually only one,
protein enzymes tend to be very specific.
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Difference between reversible and irreversible inhibitors?
Enzyme inhibitors are molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity. The binding of an inhibitor can stop a substrate from entering the enzyme's active site and/or hinder the enzyme from catalyzing its reaction. Inhibitor binding is either reversible or irreversible. Irreversible inhibitors usually react with the enzyme and change it chemically. These inhibitors modify key amino acid residues needed for enzymatic activity. In contrast, reversible inhibitors bind non-covalently and different types of inhibition are produced depending on whether these inhibitors bind the enzyme, the enzyme-substrate complex, or both.
Why are enzymes used in washing powders?
Because normal washing powder cannot break down some stains. For example, an oil stain on a shirt would not go away in the wash. However, an enzyme called lipase could be added to the washing powder (lipase breaks fat down) and this would break the oil stain down to solube products which would then wash away. A protein stain would require the use of the enzyme protease which breaks it down to amino acids (a soluble product). etc. Using a biological washing powder is also more eco-friendly because it is bio-degradable and because the wash would be at a lower temperature (about 37C) so as not to denature the enzymes (their 3D shape would change and they would no longer be able to work). This saves energy. However babies' clothes should be washed in non-bio washing powder so that the wash can be at a higher temperature and therefore kill bacteria. Hope this helps, I'm currently revising for my Biology GCSE. X
Why doesn't soap and detergent have the same effect on different types of water?
Soap and water react differently in both soft and hard water whereby soap works faster and detergent works slower and may not even lather.
Do you make different dogs out of chemicals?
No, different types of dogs are made by different types mating (having sex) with each other.
Types of reaction?
TypeDescriptionExampleSynthesisElement(s) and/or compound(s) react to form a single compound2H2 + O2 >2H2ODecompositionA compound is broken apart into element(s) and/or simpler compoundsZnCO3 > ZnO + CO2CombustionA compound (often a hydrocarbon) or an element reacts rapidly with oxygenCH4 + O2 > CO2 +H2OSingle displacementAn element and a compound react to produce a different element and a compoundBr2 + CaI2 >CaBr2 +I2Double displacement2 compounds react to produce 2 different compounds (ions switch places)FeCl3 + 3NaOH > Fe(OH)3 + 3NaClNeutralizationAn acid and a base react to produce water and a salt2HCl + Ca(OH)2 > 2H2O + CaCl2
What types of enzyme are found in the human digestive system?
Cellulase, papain, amylase, and lipase are just a few of the ones that can be found in the digestive system. They all act on different substrates though.
What is meant by the enzyme specificity?
Enzymes work on one substrate specifically. This is why there is millions of different types of enzymes to interact with all the molecules they need to metabolically and chemically react with.
What does allergen antibody react?
they react with different blood types!
Why are enzymes said to be specific?
Enzymes are highly specific in their action. For example, enzyme maltase acts on sugar maltose and not on lactose or sucrose. Different enzymes may act on the same substrate but give rise to different products. For example, raffinose gives rise to melibiose and fructose in the presnce of enzyme sucrase while in the presence of enzyme melibiase it produces lactose and sucrose. Similarly an enzyme may act on different substrates like sucrase can act on both sucrose and raffinose producing different end products.
Types of substrates available to cells for H2S production?
Two substrates available to cells for Hydrogen SulfideH2S production include Cysteine with the enzyme cysteine desulfurase, and Sodium Thiosulfate Na2S203 plus bacterial acids. Source: Microbiology by James Cappuccino Pg. 176
What are the different types of Niemann-Pick disease related to?
The different types seem to be related to the activity level of the enzyme sphingomyelinase.
Do people react to different kinds of music?
people react in different ways... they could be entertained and fruitful when hearing the different types of music.
A sentence with the word enzyme?
A cell contains thousands of different types of enzyme molecules, each specific to a particular chemical reaction.
What type of food does enzyme effect?
Different enzymes can affect any types of foods. Generally a particular enzyme participates in one particular chemical reaction. Still, a persons body produces many different types of enzymes.
What enzyme digests amylase?
Amylase helps the body digesting starch. Different types of amylase (alpha, beta...) can split different types of starch into sugar units.
What is a catalyst in biology?
A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction. Example: An enzyme, which helps break down food. There are many different types of enzymes for specific types of foods. An enzyme is a type of catalyst.
What does amylase enzyme digest?
Amylase helps the body digesting starch. Different types of amylase (alpha, beta...) can split different types of starch into sugar units.
