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They actually bind to a substrate as the term reactant is usually used in chemistry. They fit into what we call an active site just like a key will fit into a lock. The key must be the correct key or the reaction will not occur. So the enzyme is said to be specific for that substrate.

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What are the jobs of enzymes?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering activation energy. They help break down large molecules into smaller ones (catabolic reactions) or build complex molecules from simpler ones (anabolic reactions) to support various cellular functions. Enzymes are specific to their substrates and usually end in "-ase" based on the reaction they catalyze.


What Specialized protein molecules that help control chemical reactions in the cell are?

i think it's enzymes


What are the reactants of enzyme-catalyzed reactions know as?

The reactants of enzyme-catalyzed reactions are known as substrates. Substrates bind to the active site of an enzyme, where the reaction takes place. Enzymes help lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.


Why enzymes are called hydrolytic enzymes?

Careful! Not all enzymes are hydrolytic. Hydrolytic enzymes catalyse reactions in which there is breaking of molecules (involving the participation of water molecules). There are enzymes which catalyse reactions in which molecules join together to form a larger molecule (condensation reactions)


What Is catalyzed by large enzymes?

Large enzymes, often referred to as macromolecular catalysts, catalyze a variety of biochemical reactions, including the breakdown of substrates in metabolic pathways and the synthesis of complex molecules. They facilitate reactions by lowering the activation energy required, thus increasing the reaction rate. Examples include digestive enzymes like amylase and protease, which help in the breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins, respectively. Additionally, large enzymes play crucial roles in DNA replication and repair processes.

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What to enzymes do?

Enzymes attach to things called substrates to help speed up the reaction. Only certain enzymes match the shape of certain substrates.


What enzymes have to help them fit their substrates the molecules thet attach to the enzyme?

Im not here to answer your homework questions for Mrs Gerehearts class. LOLOL


What do enzymes have to help them fit their substrates the molecules that attach to the enzyme?

Enzymes are proteins that have a very specific structure. The region on the surface of an enzyme that is responsible for binding and converting the subtract into the product is called the active site.


Enzymes can help two substrates unite to form one molecule or one substrate split in two molecules?

True.


Enzymes can help two substrates unite to form one molecule or one substrate split into two molecules?

true


What are emzymes?

Enzymes are biological molecules that act as catalysts in speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms. They help to convert substrates into products by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. Enzymes are highly specific, working on particular substrates and under specific conditions.


What are the jobs of enzymes?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering activation energy. They help break down large molecules into smaller ones (catabolic reactions) or build complex molecules from simpler ones (anabolic reactions) to support various cellular functions. Enzymes are specific to their substrates and usually end in "-ase" based on the reaction they catalyze.


Enzymes are classified as what?

In terms of biological molecules, enzymes are proteins. There is another method of classifying enzymes. This classification is based on function. There are 6 catagories: 1. Oxidoreductases 2. Transferases 3. Hexokinases4. Liases 5. Isomerases 6. Ligases


What Specialized protein molecules that help control chemical reactions in the cell are?

i think it's enzymes


What does an enzyme combine with temporarily to help form products?

Substrates (the physical reactants in the reaction) and/or cofactors (additional molecules which help the reaction)


How do enzymes affect the chemical reactions occurring in cells?

Enzymes are catalysts. They help lower the activation energy of reactions and increase the rate of the reaction. Without the help of enzymes, the biochemical reactions in the body would take so long that it would kill the person.


What are the reactants of enzyme-catalyzed reactions know as?

The reactants of enzyme-catalyzed reactions are known as substrates. Substrates bind to the active site of an enzyme, where the reaction takes place. Enzymes help lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.