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An enzymes structure is not affected by a reaction. The enzyme has the same structure at the end of the reaction as it did before it took place. Note: Enzyme structures may change during the reaction itself but will return to their original shape etc when the reaction is complete.
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LaoBefore a reaction, the enzyme's active site is empty and ready to bind with the substrate. After the reaction, the active site might have undergone conformational changes due to the formation of enzyme-substrate complex and subsequent product release. The overall structure of the enzyme, however, usually remains intact and ready to facilitate further reactions.
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What type of protein speeds up a chemical reation?
An enzyme
What does enzymes functions depend on?
The function of an enzyme is dependent on the shape of the enzyme. The structure and shape determines what the enzyme can do.
Destruction of the structure of an enzyme is called what?
The destruction of the structure of an enzyme is called denaturation. Denaturation can be caused by factors such as heat, pH changes, or chemicals, leading to loss of the enzyme's biological activity.
What are the levels of confirmation of an enzyme?
There are four levels of confirmation of an enzyme: primary structure (sequence of amino acids), secondary structure (alpha helix or beta sheet), tertiary structure (overall 3D shape), and quaternary structure (arrangement of multiple subunits). These levels of confirmation are crucial for the enzyme's function and activity.
Why does the structure of a protein or enzyme determine its function?
Yes.
