BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are not reactants and are not used up during the reaction. Once an enzyme binds to a substrate and catalyzes the reaction, the enzyme is released, unchanged, and can be used for another reaction. This means that for each reaction, there does not need to be a 1:1 ratio between enzyme and substrate molecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes speed the reaction, or allow it to occur at lower energy levels and, once the reaction is complete, they are again available. In other words, they are not used up by the reaction and can be re-used. Enzymes are designed to work most effectively at a specific temperature and pH.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer: The statement that is false about the enzymes d. A specific enzyme can catalyze a variety of chemical reactions. The enzymes are basically proteins that are produced from the secretory cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Enzymes in our bodies are catalysts that speed up reactions by helping to lower the activation energy needed to start a reaction.