Responses
freely bind with any molecules that come near the enzyme
freely bind with any molecules that come near the enzyme
bind molecules using stronger covalent bonds instead of weaker ones
bind molecules using stronger covalent bonds instead of weaker ones
hold molecules in specific orientations to allow for chemical bonding
hold molecules in specific orientations to allow for chemical bonding
break down to release energy to be used in binding molecules
1 answer
The correct response is:
hold molecules in specific orientations to allow for chemical bonding.
Enzymes act as catalysts by lowering the activation energy of a reaction and facilitating the conversion of substrates into products. They do this by binding to specific molecules (substrates) at their active sites, holding them in precise orientations that enhance the likelihood of a chemical reaction occurring. This interaction helps break or form chemical bonds more efficiently.
