Question

What are the main characteristics of an enzyme ?​

Answer 1

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Characteristics of enzymes are:-

1.Enzymes are highly specific for a particular substrate.

1.Enzymes are highly specific for a particular substrate. 2.Enzymes remain unchanged during the reaction itself.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Enzymes are chemical compounds, proteinaceous in nature, produced in the cells of living organisms. They act as biocatalysts.

Explanation:

Their characteristics are ----

i.) Enzymes are proteins in nature. Being proteinaceous, they can be destroyed by heating

ii.) Enzymes are biocatalysts.

iii.) Enzymes are specific in their action. A particular enzyme acts only on one substance.

iv.) Enzymes always produce the same end - product or products as a result of their activity, since enzymes affect only the rate of reaction.

v.) Enzymes work within a narrow temperature range of 35°C to 40°C. At higher or lower temperatures, enzyme activity is reduced. At very high or very low temperatures, enzymes become ineffective.

vi.) Enzymes are sensitive to changes in acidity or alkalinity (pH). They act most rapidly in a particular degree of acidity or alkalinity. For example, the enzyme pepsin requires an acidic medium , while trypsin requires an alkaline pH.

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