BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the molecule or substance that the enzyme reacts with
A
Substrate
B
active site
C
product
D
enzyme
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The substance which reacts with the enzyme to form the product is called substrate. The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds is called the active site. The enzyme reacts with the substrate to form enzyme-substrate complex followed by formation of the product.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The name of the molecule on which an enzyme works is called a. Substrate. This molecule can also be called as a reactant.

Detailed explanation-3: -When an enzyme binds its substrate, it forms an enzyme-substrate complex. This complex lowers the activation energy of the reaction and promotes its rapid progression by providing certain ions or chemical groups that actually form covalent bonds with molecules as a necessary step of the reaction process.

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