Chapter 19.5, Problem 19.10KCP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The meaning of the state at which an enzyme is saturated with the substrate should be identified and also the effect on the rate of the reaction on adding more substrate and more enzymes should be given.

Concept introduction:

Enzyme:

• It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
• Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
• Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
• Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
• Decreases the time required for the reaction by lowering its activation energy.

Factors affecting enzyme activity:

Substrate concentration

Enzyme concentration

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