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Which molecule would most likely react withthe enzyme?

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Define an enzyme?

Enzymes are metabolism controlling agent. Enzymes act as a catalyst to increase the efficiency of chemical reactions without being use up of themselves.Enzymes are made up of Proteins.Without participation of enzymes reaction will proceed slowly and making life impossible.


What would happen if most biochemical reactions are catalyzed by the same enzyme?

If an enzyme produces too much of one substance in the organism, that substance may act as an inhibitor for the enzyme at the beginning of the pathway that produces it, causing production of the substance to slow down or stop when there is sufficient amount.


Why is biochemical testing important?

A biochemical test is a test used mainly in microbiology with the main intention of detecting enzyme production. Biochemical tests can also, when used correctly, further narrow the search when looking at identifying an unknown microbe. The biochemical tests can narrow the search down to a specific genus and possibly even the species of the unknown microbe. In most cases when identification of an unknown microbe is needed, the microbe will usually be a bacterium.


What is the active site of ab enzyme?

It is the region of the enzyme where the activity is taking place, i.e., oxidation, reduction, methylation, phosphorylation, etc. In general terms, the active site is "the door lock" of the enzyme. The active site of the enzyme is a very small region conformed by only three to five amino acids close enough to form a "pocket" somewhere in the tertiary structure of the enzyme. Most of the aminoacids that are part of the active site are polar residues. The reason is that some of them "capture" the substrate while the biochemical reaction is taking place. Once the reaction is complete, the substrate is released from the active site in order to allow the enzyme molecule to receive another sustrate.

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What is the most abundant molecule found in living organisms?

Water is the most abundant molecule found in living organisms. It is essential for life processes such as hydration, temperature regulation, and biochemical reactions.


What molecule is most responsible for determining an organisms eye color body structure and cellular enzyme production?

DNA is the molecule most responsible for determining an organism's eye color, body structure, and cellular enzyme production. DNA contains the genetic information that codes for proteins that determine an organism's traits. Variations in the DNA sequence, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, can lead to differences in eye color, body structure, and enzyme production.


What molecule do organisms have the most of?

H20 (water)


Do most hormones regulate by negative feedback mechanisms?

Yes and most biochemical path ways are regulated by negative feedback. Enough of the product made inhibits the enzyme, or biochemical pathway, from making more product/reactions.


Which molecule would most likely react withthe enzyme?

D


The genetic code is carried by the molecule in most organisms. chromosomal DNA guanine hereditary?

The genetic code is carried by the molecule in most organisms. chromosomal DNA guanine hereditary?


Define an enzyme?

Enzymes are metabolism controlling agent. Enzymes act as a catalyst to increase the efficiency of chemical reactions without being use up of themselves.Enzymes are made up of Proteins.Without participation of enzymes reaction will proceed slowly and making life impossible.


What would happen if most biochemical reactions are catalyzed by the same enzyme?

If an enzyme produces too much of one substance in the organism, that substance may act as an inhibitor for the enzyme at the beginning of the pathway that produces it, causing production of the substance to slow down or stop when there is sufficient amount.


Does most limestone have a biochemical origin?

Yes. Most limestone is biochemical.


Why is biochemical testing important?

A biochemical test is a test used mainly in microbiology with the main intention of detecting enzyme production. Biochemical tests can also, when used correctly, further narrow the search when looking at identifying an unknown microbe. The biochemical tests can narrow the search down to a specific genus and possibly even the species of the unknown microbe. In most cases when identification of an unknown microbe is needed, the microbe will usually be a bacterium.


Zinc an essential trace element for most organisms is present in the active site of the enzyme carboxypeptidase The zinc most likely functions as a?

Zinc in the enzyme carboxypeptidase likely functions as a cofactor, helping to stabilize the enzyme's structure and assist in catalyzing the reaction by participating in binding and activation of the substrate.


Which inorganic molecule is considered the most important?

Water is considered the most important inorganic molecule for life on Earth. It is essential for various biological processes, including hydration, temperature regulation, and biochemical reactions. Without water, life as we know it would not be possible.