Chapter 21.1, Problem 6RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The role of enzymes in biochemical reactions needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The biological catalyst is termed as enzymes. They affect the speed of the biochemical reaction. They are made up of different types of amino acids. The enzymes almost always end with the -ase. Example − amylase, lactase, cellulose.

Answer to Problem 6RQ

Enzymes can change the rate of a biochemical reaction. They can increase or decrease the rate of the reaction.

Explanation of Solution

Enzymes play a major role in the biochemical reaction. It lowers the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the biological process. The required amount of energy of a reaction for converting the substrates into products is termed as activation energy. Decrease the activation energy the yield of the reaction is increased.

Conclusion

The role of enzymes in the biochemical reaction is the change in the speed of the reaction. The reactant is converted easily into the product with the help of the enzymes.