A protein catalyst used to speed up reactions?

Answer 1

The primary functions of most proteins that are synthesized by the ribosomes are enzymes--or, synonymously molecular catalyst's. Some commonly known enzymes are pyruvate dehydrogenase, phosphodiesterase; aminotranferase; and chytochrome P450 clades.

Answer 2

Enzymes are biological catalysts made out of proteins.

Proteins are coded for by deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Enzymes feature an active site where reactions are catalysed and may have other sites on the molecule where the combination of another chemical may activate or deactivate the enzyme.

Enzymes have optimum conditions to work under for pH and temperature. Enzymes are normally denatured by heavy metals, high temperatures or extremes of pH beyond their optimum range.

When an enzyme is denatured the physical structure of the protein is irreversibly damaged.

Answer 3

An enzyme is a protein catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. Enzymes are specific to particular substrates and work by binding to the substrate to facilitate the reaction without being consumed in the process.

Answer 4

An enzyme