Enzymes

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In living cells, chemical, proccess, such as synthesis, all require the action of

Biological catalyst

The pancreas is an organism connected to digestive tract of humans by a duct through which digestive enzymes flow. These enzymes are important to the digestive system because they

Change food substances into molecules that can pass,into the bloodstream and cells.

Organisms contain compounds such as proteins, starches, and fats. The chemical bonds in these compounds can be a source or

Energy

The shape of a protein molecule directly determines its

Function inside and outside the cell.

Meat tenderizer contains an enzyme that interacts with meat. If meat is coated with tenderizer and then placed in a refrigerator for a short time, how would the enzyme be affected?

Its activity would slow down

A fully functioning enzyme molecule is arranged in a complex three-dimensional shape. This shape determines the

Specific type of molecule it interacts with during an interaction.

Which state,ent best describes enzymes.

The rate of activity of an enzyme might change a a ph changes.

Wish statement describes all enzymes

They affect the rate of chemical reactions.

In the body of a human, the types of chemical activities occurring within cells are most dependent on the

biological catalysts present

Enzyme molecules normally interact with substrate molecules. Some medicines work by blocking enzyme activity in pathogens. These medicines are effective because they

have a shape that fits into the enzyme

The function of a specific enzyme is most directly influenced by its.

physical shape


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