Question

what are the characteristics and mechanism of action enzymes

Answer 1

Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes may act are called substratesand the enzyme converts the substrates into different molecules known as products. Almost all metabolic processes in the cellneed enzyme catalysis in order to occur at rates fast enough to sustain life.[1]

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