Describe enzymes and its function. What type molecule they are, how they affect chemical reactions, and what conditions can affect enzyme activity?
1 Answer
Dec 1, 2017
Enzymes are biological catalysts that are proteinaceous.
Catalysts provide an alternative pathway for a reaction that leads to a faster reaction rate.
Temperature or pH may affect the activity of enzymes, usually by way of denaturing the protein that makes up the enzyme.