Why are enzymes important in the sustenance of life?

Answer 1

1. Why are enzymes important in the nourishment of life? According to Johnson, 2012 pg. 42 §, 3) "As one example, the reason we can digest glycogen and starch is that we posses specific enzymes that break the chemical bonds between the glucose monosaccharide's in these molecules." Enzymes make it easy for certain chemical reactions to happen, while singularly or in a group (Johnson, 2012). Other enzymes break down molecules for certain reasons, such as homeostasis the temperature of the body (Johnson, 2012). We need enzymes for biochemical reactions and without these processes (biochemical reactions) would work slowly to even sustain life this is why enzymes are important in the nourishment of life (Johnson, 2012).

Answer 2

Enzymes are important in sustaining life because they act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions that are necessary for various cellular processes. These reactions are crucial for processes such as metabolism, growth, and repair of cells. Without enzymes, these reactions would occur too slowly to sustain life.

Answer 3

Enzymes are catalysts for protein processes that naturally happen too slow to be of any use to the body.

Answer 4

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