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A sentence with the word enzyme?

A cell contains thousands of different types of enzyme molecules, each specific to a particular chemical reaction.


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.


What type of organic molecule is bromelain?

Bromelain is a combination of many different types of protein enzymes. It is an extract that comes from the stems of pineapples.


Definition of Tissue Specificity?

Tissue specificity refers to the exclusive or predominant expression of a gene or protein in a particular type of tissue within an organism. This specificity allows for the proper functioning of cells and tissues by ensuring that certain genes are only active in specific locations. Variations in tissue-specific gene expression can contribute to the diversity and specialization of different cell types.


How do competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors differ in their mechanisms of action and impact on enzyme activity?

Competitive inhibitors compete with the substrate for the enzyme's active site, while noncompetitive inhibitors bind to a different site on the enzyme. Competitive inhibitors can be overcome by increasing substrate concentration, while noncompetitive inhibitors cannot. Both types of inhibitors reduce enzyme activity, but competitive inhibitors specifically affect the binding of the substrate, while noncompetitive inhibitors can alter the enzyme's shape or function.

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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 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.


Types of departmentalisation?

with examples discuss the different types of departmentalisation


Mountains plains and deserts are examples of different types of what?

I think their different types of landforms


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 are the different examples of expert support system in types of information system?

what are the different examples of expert support system in types of information system


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.


Why a different enzyme is required for each type of food substance?

Different enzymes are required for each type of food substance because enzymes are specific in their action and can only catalyze reactions involving specific substrates. Each enzyme has a unique active site that can only bind to specific molecules, allowing for the breakdown of different types of food substances. This specificity ensures that the enzymes can efficiently break down complex molecules into simpler forms for absorption and utilization by the body.


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 are some examples of different types of metal alloys?

BrassBronze


What do you do at as math?

Here are some examples of different types of mathematics.AdditionAlgebraDivisionMultiplicationRoundingSubtractionSymmetry


How many different types of substrates can an enzyme react with?

An enzyme typically acts on one specific substrate or a group of similar substrates due to its unique active site structure. Enzymes are highly specific, recognizing and binding to their substrate(s) based on complementary shapes and chemical properties. This specificity allows enzymes to carry out essential biological reactions efficiently.