BIOCHEMISTRY
ENZYMES AND METABOLISM
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The sugars that make up the enzyme
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The nucleic acids that make up the protein
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The shape of the enzyme
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The fatty acids that make up the protein
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Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are proteins comprised of amino acids linked together in one or more polypeptide chains. This sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called the primary structure. This, in turn, determines the three-dimensional structure of the enzyme, including the shape of the active site.
Detailed explanation-2: -The single most important property of enzymes is the ability to increase the rates of reactions occurring in living organisms, a property known as catalytic activity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is shape important? The shape of an enzyme is very important because it has a direct effect on how it catalyzes a reaction. An enzyme’s shape is determined by the sequence of amino acids in its structure, and the bonds which form between the atoms of those molecules.
Detailed explanation-4: -They have high catalytic power and can quickly catalyze a chemical reaction with a tiny quantity. They accelerate reactions while remaining unaltered during the process.