Question
I understand the role of enzymes in chemical reactions but metabolism is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or in the body. So how do enzymes control metabolism? Can they change the number of reactions in a body or can enzymes just control the chemical reactions in the body?
If the definition of metabolism was chemical reactions that occur in the body, then I would understand how enzymes control metabolism, but the word 'sum' is confusing to me. I would really appreciate if somebody can explain this to me.
Thanks for reading.
If the definition of metabolism was chemical reactions that occur in the body, then I would understand how enzymes control metabolism, but the word 'sum' is confusing to me. I would really appreciate if somebody can explain this to me.
Thanks for reading.
Answers
Ruby
Also, if they can change the number of reactions in a body, how?
Writeacher
Since Jiskha doesn't have a biology expert at this time, please try posting your question at this site.
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http://www.biology-online.org/biology-forum/
In addition, be sure to make really good use of Khan Academy!
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology
Click on the <b>Subjects</b> link at the top, and then find the specifics you need within each topic.
Anonymous
Doubt it if someone will respond with a lengthy answer, which would be required to answer such a question of questions. Try Nature's website with regards to tutorials concerning enzymes and proteins. You don't need someone to summarize the information that is readily available to you.
Ruby
writeteacher, thanks