31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body. How do they work?

Enzymes act as catalysts in biochemical reactions. What does this mean?

Which of the following best describes how an enzyme affects the rate of a chemical reaction?

How does an enzyme lower the activation energy barrier in a chemical reaction?

In the context of catalysis, what role does an enzyme play in a chemical reaction?

How do enzymes lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

How does an enzyme increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

In the context of biological systems, why are enzymes crucial for chemical reactions?

Which of the following statements is correct about the catalytic function of enzymes?

How do enzymes catalyze biological reactions?

Which of the following best describes an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

Enzymes can have both active and regulatory sites. What is the primary purpose of these regulatory sites?

Which of the following are catalysts of reactions in living organisms?

Which of the following correctly describes a feature of how enzymes function as reaction catalysts?

In the context of catalysis, what is the primary function of enzymes?