Enzymes binds with chemical reactant which is known as?
Correct answer: C. Substrate
- A. Product
- B. Reactant
- C. Substrate
- D. All of these
Explanation
Enzymes bind with the chemical reactant, typically a substrate, at a specific region on the enzyme molecule known as the "active site." The active site is a specialized region with a three-dimensional structure that complements the shape and properties of the substrate. The interaction between the enzyme's active site and the substrate is highly specific, often likened to a lock-and-key mechanism. The substrate binds to the active site, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This complex facilitates the catalytic reaction, leading to the formation of products.
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Enzymes are biological catalysts that lower activation energy without being consumed, and their specificity is explained by the lock and key and induced fit models. Work includes the effects of temperature, pH and substrate concentration on reaction rate, plus competitive and non-competitive inhibition and how these differ.
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