Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The molecule acted on by an enzyme needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Proteins play an important role in the human body. The proteins are composed of amino acids and it helps in maintaining the tissue structures and transports the element throughout the body. The rate of biochemical reaction can changes in the presence of a special type of proteins is known as enzymes.
Answer to Problem 52A
The molecule acted on by an enzyme is termed as substrate.
Explanation of Solution
Enzyme is composed of proteins. This is a substance that performed as catalyst and maintaining the
In the function of enzymes important terms are as substrate, enzyme and enzyme substrate complex (ES) and product.
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