Question

describe how the action of enzymes can be explained by the lock n key hypothesis. in detail.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The specific action of an enzyme with a single substrate can be explained using a Lock and Key analogy first postulated in 1894 by Emil Fischer. In this analogy, the lock is the enzyme and the key is the substrate. Only the correctly sized key (substrate) fits into the key hole (active site) of the lock (enzyme).

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:In the lock and key hypothesis, the shape of the active site matches the shape of its substrate molecules. This makes enzymes highly specific. Each type of enzyme can usually catalyse only one type of reaction (some may catalyse a few types of reactions).