Question
The enzyme amylase will affect the breakdown of carbohydrates, but it will not affect the breakdown of proteins.
Which of the following best explains an ability of an enzyme molecule to interact with specific molecules?
Question 3 options:
The number of molecules involved can impact the speed of a reaction.
The sequence of bases present in ATP since energy is needed for chemical reactions.
The amount of glucose present in the cell can impact the amount of energy that is present for the reaction.
The shapes of the molecules involved as only certain shapes of molecules can fit an enzyme's active site.
Which of the following best explains an ability of an enzyme molecule to interact with specific molecules?
Question 3 options:
The number of molecules involved can impact the speed of a reaction.
The sequence of bases present in ATP since energy is needed for chemical reactions.
The amount of glucose present in the cell can impact the amount of energy that is present for the reaction.
The shapes of the molecules involved as only certain shapes of molecules can fit an enzyme's active site.
Answers
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The statement that best explains an ability of an enzyme molecule to interact with specific molecules is:
**The shapes of the molecules involved as only certain shapes of molecules can fit an enzyme's active site.**
This statement highlights the specificity of enzymes, which is primarily determined by the three-dimensional shape of the enzyme and its active site. Only substrates that fit this active site can interact with the enzyme, leading to catalysis.
**The shapes of the molecules involved as only certain shapes of molecules can fit an enzyme's active site.**
This statement highlights the specificity of enzymes, which is primarily determined by the three-dimensional shape of the enzyme and its active site. Only substrates that fit this active site can interact with the enzyme, leading to catalysis.