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An enzyme ______ a. is a protein b. lowers the activation energy of a reaction c. is destroyed by the reaction it catalyzes d. a and b

Name: Problem 3, Chapter 5: Biology Concepts and Applications
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Description: An enzyme a. is a protein b. lowers the activation energy of a reaction c. is destroyed by the reaction it catalyzes d. a and b

   An enzyme  ______ 
a. is a protein
b. lowers the activation energy of a reaction
c. is destroyed by the reaction it catalyzes
d. a and b

Biology Concepts and Applications

Cecie Starr 6th Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 3

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02/17/2021

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An enzyme is a type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living organism. An enzyme acts as catalyst for specific reactions, meaning that it helps those reactions happen faster. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions in living organisms. They are crucial for various physiological processes and typically operate under mild conditions compared to inorganic catalysts.

Protein Structure

Most enzymes are proteins with specific three-dimensional structures that allow them to bind substrates precisely. This structural specificity is essential for their function, as it determines substrate affinity and reaction specificity.

Activation Energy

Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur. Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy barrier, enabling reactions to proceed more rapidly and efficiently under physiological conditions.

Enzyme Reusability

Enzymes are not consumed or destroyed during the reactions they catalyze. Instead, they remain unchanged at the end of the reaction, allowing them to participate in multiple reaction cycles.

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