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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a chemical reaction?
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∙ 15y ago
Enzymes are not used up in a chemical reaction. Usually, the enzyme will "reset" and be ready to use in another reaction. This is due to the fact that enzymes are proteins, and their shape is what they use in a chemical reaction. Initially, the enzyme has a particular shape. Something happens to the enzyme (usually a shape change, called a conformation change, brought on by the presence of two or more chemical reactants), and the enzyme catalyzes the reaction. After the reaction is catalyzed, the product is released, and the enzyme can "relax." This means it goes back to its normal shape, ready to do it all over again.
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∙ 9y agoDuring a biochemical reaction, an enzyme binds with a substrate to lower the activation energy of the reaction. This results to an increase in the reaction rate.
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∙ 9y agoEnzymes are not consumed in chemical reactions. They get recycled and are able to be used over and over again.
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∙ 12y agoNothing--enzymes make reactions go faster (catalyze reactions), but once the reaction is complete the enzyme is just like it was before the reaction.
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∙ 12y agoIt transfers to my butt
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∙ 12y agoIt remains unchanged at end of reaction .
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What part of an enzymes name usually derived?
Part of an enzyme's name is usually derived from the reaction it catalyzes.
What happens when an enzyme catalyzes a reaction?
The rate of a reactions usually increases when catalyzed by an enzyme. For maximum rate of activity, the enzyme needs optimal conditions.
What happens to an enzyme after a biochemical reaction?
The enzyme is liberated free to repeat the action again. That is the beauty of enzymes.
How does the enzyme catalyze the reaction?
An enzyme catalyzes the reaction by changing the shapes of the molecules that stress the bonds holding together. Therefore the bond is weaker and will break down faster.
When an enzyme catalyzes a reaction do Substrates bind in the active site or do Products bind in the active site?
Substrates. Once the enzyme and the substrate combine, on the product is created.
Is an enzyme an example of a eukaryotic cell?
No. An enzyme is a molecule, specifically a protein, that catalyzes a chemical reaction.
What part of an enzymes name usually derived?
Part of an enzyme's name is usually derived from the reaction it catalyzes.
What catalyzes a reaction?
In biology it is an enzyme.
What happens when an enzyme catalyzes a reaction?
The rate of a reactions usually increases when catalyzed by an enzyme. For maximum rate of activity, the enzyme needs optimal conditions.
How do you say enzyme?
Enzymes are named by the reaction it catalyzes.
Why do you need more then 1 type of enzyme?
Enzymes are highly specific. Each enzyme catalyzes a particular chemical reaction or at most a family of closely related chemical reactions.
What ia an enzyme?
an enzyme is protien that catalyzes chemical reactions for organisms
What happens to an enzyme after a biochemical reaction?
The enzyme is liberated free to repeat the action again. That is the beauty of enzymes.
The enzyme enolase catalyzes the ninth reaction of glycolysis. What is the product of this reaction?
Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP)
What enzyme catalyzes the reaction that creates creatine phosphate?
The reaction of creatine phosphate with ADP is catalyzed by the enzyme creatine kinase and is reversible.
What will most likely happen if the amount of enzyme that catalyzes this reaction is increased?
The reaction will speed up.
What terms refers to a protein that catalyzes chemical reactions in organisms?
Yes, that is correct.
