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A catalyst..?
Or "Enzyme" in Biochemistry.

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Do enzymes make compounds?

Enzymes themselves are not compounds, but rather biological molecules that catalyze chemical reactions in living organisms. Enzymes can help produce compounds by facilitating specific chemical reactions, but they are not the compounds themselves.


What compounds catalyze metabolic reactions?

They are called enzymes; each one is specific for one metabolic reaction.


Can enzymes catalyze reactions in both directions?

Yes, enzymes can catalyze reactions in both directions.


The relation between a Catalyst and an Enzyme?

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (speed up) reactions. Catalysts (in the pure sense) tend to be compounds.


Can enzymes catalyze a variety of reactions?

Yes, enzymes can catalyze a variety of reactions by speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms.


What type of organic compounds are enzymes?

Enzymes are proteins, which are organic compounds composed of amino acids. These proteins catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy required for the reactions to occur.


Do receptors catalyze reactions?

No, receptors do not catalyze reactions. Receptors on cell membranes or within cells bind to specific ligands, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, to initiate cellular responses but they do not themselves catalyze chemical reactions.


Can enzymes catalyze reactions bidirectionally?

Yes, enzymes can catalyze reactions bidirectionally, meaning they can facilitate both the forward and reverse reactions of a chemical process.


In what direction do most enzymes catalyze reactions?

Most enzymes catalyze reactions in a specific direction, typically from substrates to products.


In which direction do most enzymes catalyze reactions?

Most enzymes catalyze reactions in the forward direction, converting substrates into products.


What types of reactions can enzymes catalyze?

Enzymes can catalyze reactions such as oxidation-reduction, hydrolysis, condensation, and isomerization. They can also facilitate reactions involving the transfer of functional groups or rearranging molecular structures.


What proteins help to catalyze reactions?

Enzymes.