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Enzymes are complex proteins that exist in plants, animals and humans. In Biological terms enzymes function as biological catalysts (they make biological processes happen).
In Chemistry catalysts often are metals like nickel or palladium (i.e the catalytic converter in your car). In the chemical industry catalysts are used to initiate, speed up or slow down a reaction.
In Biological processes, enzymes or "bio-catalysts" are used to initiate a reaction or more simply put, to accomplish some kind of task. A good example is the enzyme "Lactase" which is used in the product called "Lactaid" (milk). All milk contains the sugar lactose which is said to cause digestive upset (lactose intolerance) in some people. The enzyme "Lactase" acts upon the lactose in milk and converts it to another sugar called galactose and one or two other harmless components rendering the milk "lactose free". LACTAID is REAL milk which has had lactose removed because of the action of the enzyme....Lactase was resonsible for the biological reaction that converted lactose to other sugars which do not cause digestive upset.
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What name is given to the molecules made in an enzyme controlled reaction?
The molecules made in an enzyme-controlled reaction are usually referred to as products. These products are the result of the substrate molecules being transformed by the enzyme during the reaction.
What are the substances that are released after an enzyme reaction takes place called.?
The substances released after an enzyme reaction takes place are called products. Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions by binding to substrates and converting them into these products. The specificity of the enzyme determines the nature of the products formed in the reaction.
What is enzyme turnover?
Enzyme turnover refers to the rate at which enzymes catalyze reactions, meaning how quickly they convert substrate molecules into products. This process involves enzymes binding to substrates, facilitating the reaction, and then releasing the products, allowing the enzyme to be available for further catalysis. Enzyme turnover is influenced by factors such as enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, and temperature.
Which method of enzyme control is when the products of a reaction inhibit the working of an enzyme by binding to the enzyme?
The method of enzyme control where the products of a reaction inhibit the enzyme by binding to it is known as feedback inhibition. In this process, the end product of a metabolic pathway binds to an enzyme involved in the pathway, reducing its activity and preventing the overproduction of the product. This regulatory mechanism helps maintain homeostasis and balance within the cell.
In the figure illustrating the typical enzyme reaction which is a substrate reactant?
In a typical enzyme reaction, the substrate is the molecule upon which the enzyme acts. It binds to the enzyme's active site, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This interaction facilitates the conversion of the substrate into products, which are then released, allowing the enzyme to catalyze further reactions.
What name is given to the molecules made in an enzyme controlled reaction?
The molecules made in an enzyme-controlled reaction are usually referred to as products. These products are the result of the substrate molecules being transformed by the enzyme during the reaction.
What are the key components and processes depicted in an enzyme reaction diagram?
An enzyme reaction diagram typically shows the key components of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, including the substrate, enzyme, active site, and products. The diagram also illustrates the process of substrate binding to the enzyme's active site, the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex, the catalytic reaction, and the release of the products.
What is the next step in the process after a substrate enters the active site of an enzyme?
After a substrate enters the active site of an enzyme, it undergoes a conformational change to fit the substrate more closely. This induces a chemical reaction to occur, resulting in the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex.
What is enzyme turnover?
Enzyme turnover refers to the rate at which enzymes catalyze reactions, meaning how quickly they convert substrate molecules into products. This process involves enzymes binding to substrates, facilitating the reaction, and then releasing the products, allowing the enzyme to be available for further catalysis. Enzyme turnover is influenced by factors such as enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, and temperature.
The binding together of an enzyme and a substrate forms a?
The substrates are converted into products, which are released.
What are the General steps in enzyme catalyzed reaction?
In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, the general steps include: substrate binding to the active site of the enzyme, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This complex undergoes a reaction, leading to the formation of products. Finally, the products are released from the enzyme, which remains unchanged and can continue catalyzing more reactions. The enzyme facilitates the reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, increasing the reaction rate.
What is the model of enzyme activity?
In a model of enzyme action, the enzyme can attach only to a substrate (reactant) with a specific shape. The enzyme then changes and reduces the activation energy of the reaction so reactants can become products. The enzyme is unchanged and is available to be used again.
When an enzyme catalyzes a reaction do Substrates bind in the active site or do Products bind in the active site?
Substrates. Once the enzyme and the substrate combine, on the product is created.
When properly aligned the enzyme and substance form an enzyme-substrate called?
The enzyme and substrate form an enzyme-substrate complex when they bind together in the proper orientation and alignment. This complex allows the enzyme to catalyze the conversion of the substrate into products.
If an enzyme is added to a solution where its substrates and products are in equillibrium what would occur?
If the enzyme is reversable (can catalyse the reaction in both directions such as Carbonic Anhydrase - H20 + CO2 <-> HCO3 + HO) And assuming that the conditions are such that no one direction is favoured over the other, Then the enzyme will randomly catalyze the products into substrates and vice versa with the net result being equilibrium is maintained. If on the other hand the enzyme will only work in one direction (S -> P) then, depending on the kinetics of the reaction, Substrate would be converted into product disrupting the equilibrium.
What do you call the rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction?
The rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction is often referred to as the enzyme's catalytic activity or turnover rate. It is a measure of how quickly the enzyme can convert substrate molecules into products.
What is an enzyme product complex?
An enzyme-substrate complex is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate molecules. This temporary complex allows the enzyme to catalyze a specific chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. Once the reaction is complete, the products are released and the enzyme is free to catalyze another reaction.
