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They provide a route of lower activation energy, so the reaction is quicker because it doesn't need as much energy, (such as heat).

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Enzymes are carbohydrates that act as catalysts in metabolic reactions true or false?

FALSE!Enzymes are PROTEINS that can act as catalysts in metabolic reactions.


How pH effects Stability and Activity of Enzymes?

pH can influence the stability and activity of enzymes by affecting their charge and conformation. Enzymes have an optimal pH at which they function most efficiently, and deviations from this pH can lead to denaturation or loss of activity. Changes in pH can disrupt the hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions that stabilize the enzyme's structure, leading to a loss of its catalytic activity.


Result of mixing both enzymes with there substrates in a single test tube?

Mixing both enzymes with their substrates in a single test tube could result in the enzymes catalyzing their respective reactions simultaneously. This may lead to the production of different products depending on the specificity of each enzyme for its substrate. However, it is important to consider factors such as pH, temperature, and compatibility of the enzymes to ensure proper activity and prevent any interference between the reactions.


How does temperature affect enymatic activity?

Heat will increase the rate of any chemical reaction. This is because a chemical reaction require three things: The molecules to collide, collide with enough energy, and collide in the correct orientation. With increased heat you increase the number of collision and the energy with which molecules collide. For non-organic enzymatic reactions(ex platinum catalyzes several hydrogen reaction) heat will speed up the reaction. For organic reactions heat will only increase the rate up to a point. If the temperature gets too hot it begins to denature the enzyme and the enzyme will no longer work.


Why are enzymes specific to their shapes?

Proteins (enzymes) are molecules that are build up by amino acids. Activity of an enzyme is largely sspecifi to its three dimensional (3D) structure. The active site of an enzyme where substrate is converted to product is the crucial region that carry out catalysis. Any conformational changes in these crucial regions will reflect tremendously on its activity (may abolish completely or increase the activity). Because change in active site will not accomodate the substrate thereby no product formation.

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Enzymes are carbohydrates that act as catalysts in metabolic reactions true or false?

FALSE!Enzymes are PROTEINS that can act as catalysts in metabolic reactions.


How pH effects Stability and Activity of Enzymes?

pH can influence the stability and activity of enzymes by affecting their charge and conformation. Enzymes have an optimal pH at which they function most efficiently, and deviations from this pH can lead to denaturation or loss of activity. Changes in pH can disrupt the hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions that stabilize the enzyme's structure, leading to a loss of its catalytic activity.


What do enzymes metabolize?

heyy so i was doin my Biology work n ..... any way ! metabolic enzymes help all of the organs function properly! they are produced in the pancreas ( i think ) ! they also help the removal of toxins within the body!


Why is respiration rate closely linked to enzyme activity in the cells of an organism?

Respiration rate is linked to enzyme activity because enzymes play a crucial role in catalyzing the chemical reactions involved in respiration. Enzymes are needed to break down substrates into products, releasing energy that drives cellular respiration. Therefore, any changes in enzyme activity can directly impact respiration rate, affecting the overall metabolic processes of the organism.


Result of mixing both enzymes with there substrates in a single test tube?

Mixing both enzymes with their substrates in a single test tube could result in the enzymes catalyzing their respective reactions simultaneously. This may lead to the production of different products depending on the specificity of each enzyme for its substrate. However, it is important to consider factors such as pH, temperature, and compatibility of the enzymes to ensure proper activity and prevent any interference between the reactions.


What are naturally occurring enzymes?

Currently all known enzymes are naturally occurring, as synthetic enzymes (that display any significant enzymatic activity) are yet to be developed, owing to the fact that the true mechanism of enzyme catalysis is still under some dispute (e.g. enegry traps, WCM model etc).


What effect would temperatures greater than 55 degrees Celsius have on enzymes?

It would depend on the situation. Some organisms live at very high temperatures and this would not make any difference. In humans, it would cause the enzyme to denature. It would cook them.


How does temperature affect enymatic activity?

Heat will increase the rate of any chemical reaction. This is because a chemical reaction require three things: The molecules to collide, collide with enough energy, and collide in the correct orientation. With increased heat you increase the number of collision and the energy with which molecules collide. For non-organic enzymatic reactions(ex platinum catalyzes several hydrogen reaction) heat will speed up the reaction. For organic reactions heat will only increase the rate up to a point. If the temperature gets too hot it begins to denature the enzyme and the enzyme will no longer work.


Can temperature affect enzymes?

Yes, temperature does affect the activity of enzymes. If the temperature increases too much, the enzyme can denature (unfold) itself which will move key amino acids necessary for enzymatic function away from each other, preventing enzymatic activity.


Do enzymes speed up a chemical reactions?

Ensymes speed up a chemical reaction by acting as organic catalyst, a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.


Why are enzymes specific to their shapes?

Proteins (enzymes) are molecules that are build up by amino acids. Activity of an enzyme is largely sspecifi to its three dimensional (3D) structure. The active site of an enzyme where substrate is converted to product is the crucial region that carry out catalysis. Any conformational changes in these crucial regions will reflect tremendously on its activity (may abolish completely or increase the activity). Because change in active site will not accomodate the substrate thereby no product formation.


Enzymes in human cells tend to perform optimally?

Enzymes in human cells tend to perform optimally at a specific temperature and pH level. Any significant deviation from these optimal conditions can result in decreased enzyme activity, disruption of cellular processes, and potential cell damage.