Question

List two reasons that enzymes are needed... why don't active sitesexist on their own?

Answer 1

Answer:

Enzymes are proteins in composition which are a very essential component of the metabolic reactions in the living organisms.

The properties of enzymes allow the enzymes to be used as a reaction catalyst which increases the speed of the reaction.

The enzymes lower the threshold energy of the chemical reaction and thus increases the rate of reaction.

The enzyme catalyses very complex reactions like a breakdown of complex biomolecules as well as the formation of complex biomolecules.

The active sites are present on the enzymes which bind the substrate molecule and increases the pace of reaction.