Question

3 marks question what are characteristics and mechanism of action of enzymes

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Few Characteristics of enzymes

⇒ Enzymes act as a catalyst . They do not take part in the bio-chemical reaction.However they change the rate of the reaction

⇒ Enzymes are very specific.They only act on particular substrates and are specific in their actions

⇒ Enzymes are complex macromolecules like sugars.They are made up of many molecules combined together.

⇒ Enzymes can only function at an optimum temperature of 35 - 40°C.

⇒ Enzymes are proteins and they behave like proteins.

⇒ Enzymes are active and rapid in action.

⇒ These enzymes are affected by hormones secreted by endocrine glands

Mechanism

• To alter the rate of reaction .

• To act on specific things .

• Not to take part in the reaction .