Concept explainers
Introduction:
Enzymes are bio catalysts that are very important to life. They work by lowering the activation energy needed to start a
Answer to Problem 6STP
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option C. to provide a unique spot for substrate binding
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option C. to provide a unique spot for substrate binding- Enzymes are bio catalysts that speed up the
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option A. to make a reaction happen more slowly- Enzymes are bio catalysts that speed up the rate of chemical reaction in biological processes. They are highly specific in their action. The part labeled 1 in the given illustration denotes the active sites on enzymes. Only substrates with similar shape and size as the active site will bind to the enzyme.
Hence, this is not the correct option.
Option B. to make more reactants available to the substrate- The part labeled 1 in the given illustration denotes the active sites on enzymes. Only substrates with similar shape and size as the active site will bind to the enzyme. Hence, this is not the correct option.
Option D. to raise the activation energy for the reaction- Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction. Without enzymes reactions would occur at a very slow rate. The part labeled 1 in the given illustration denotes the active sites on enzymes. Only substrates with similar shape and size as the active site will bind to the enzyme. Hence, this is not the correct option.
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