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Which of the following is the correct definition of enzymes?

Enzymes have no effects on equilibrium.

Enzymes are protein biocatalysts that accelerate the rate of chemical reactions by lowering activation energy. (correct)

Enzymes are substances upon which the enzyme acts to form the product.

Enzymes are small regions on the surface of the enzyme with specific chemical groups.

What is a substrate?

A substance that affects the equilibrium of chemical reactions.

A substance upon which the enzyme acts to form the product. (correct)

A substance that binds to the enzyme to form an enzyme-substrate complex.

A small region on the surface of the enzyme with specific chemical groups.

What is the purpose of the substrate binding site (active site) on an enzyme?

To lower the activation energy of chemical reactions.

To affect the equilibrium of chemical reactions.

To bind to the substrate and form an enzyme-substrate complex. (correct)

To accelerate the rate of chemical reactions.

What is the main property of enzymes?

They are highly specific. Signup and view all the answers

What factors can affect enzymes?

Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

Enzymes decrease the activation energy of reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main property of enzymes?

They are highly specific in their actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the substrate binding site on an enzyme?

It determines the specificity of the enzyme-substrate interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a substrate?

A substance that binds to an enzyme to form a complex. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in chemical equilibrium?

Enzymes have no effect on the equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enzymes Definition and Function

Enzymes are biological molecules, typically proteins, that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Substrate and Active Site

A substrate is the molecule that an enzyme acts upon to facilitate a chemical reaction.
The substrate binding site, also known as the active site, is a specific region on the enzyme where the substrate binds, allowing the enzyme to perform its catalytic function.

Properties of Enzymes

The main property of enzymes is their ability to catalyze specific chemical reactions, increasing the reaction rate without being consumed by the reaction.

Factors Affecting Enzymes

Factors such as temperature, pH, concentration, and substrate availability can affect enzyme activity and efficiency.

Role of Enzymes in Chemical Reactions

Enzymes play a crucial role in facilitating chemical reactions, allowing them to occur at a faster rate and with greater precision.

Role of Enzymes in Chemical Equilibrium

Enzymes help maintain chemical equilibrium by catalyzing forward and reverse reactions, ensuring that the reaction reaches a stable state.

Enzyme Function

The function of the substrate binding site (active site) on an enzyme is to bind the substrate, positioning it correctly for the chemical reaction to occur.

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Test your knowledge on enzymes with this quiz! Learn about enzyme classification, the mechanism of enzyme-substrate interaction, the main properties of enzymes, and factors affecting enzymes. Challenge yourself and strengthen your understanding of this important topic in biochemistry.