Chapter 21, Problem 19A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Protein that catalyzes the biochemical reaction needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The biological catalyst is termed as enzymes. They are made up of different types of amino acids. They affect the speed of the biochemical reaction.

The complex structure and the different types of bonding help to affect the biochemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 19A

The type proteins participated to catalyze the biochemical-reaction is termed as an enzyme.

Explanation of Solution

Enzymes are a special type of protein responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions within the cell.

This is a type of globular protein. They are composed of the tertiary structure of proteins and the complex structure of proteins is named as the enzyme. Enzymes have the capability to change the speed of biochemical reactions.

Conclusion

The protein which can increase or decrease the speed of biochemical reaction is known as an enzyme. The presence of peptide linkage and the hydrogen bond between the proteins structure help to affect the speed of reaction.