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Enzymes are proteins which act as a Biological Catalyst. A catalyst alters the rate of reaction without itself changes.
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Background Knowledge: Enzyme: Enzymes are proteins which act as a Biological Catalyst. A catalyst alters the rate of reaction without itself changes. Research indicates that enzymes combine with the molecules they act upon (called Substrates) to form an enzyme-substrate complex. The reaction that take place results in products from the original molecule, but leaves the enzyme unchanged. Enzyme controlled reactions can be either: 1. Anabolic - Building up larger molecules. 2. Catabolic - breaking down large molecule into smaller molecules Enzyme Reaction: Enzymes are protein molecules which are usually longer than the substrate. This means that only a small part of the enzyme, called active site, comes into contact with the substrate. Fischer's hypothesis states that the active site has a special shape like a lock into which the substrate fit like a key. Above is the 'Lock and Key' model Factors affecting Rate of reaction: 1. Inhibitor - Enzymes have only one specific substrate. This helps to explain the 'lock and...
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