Understanding Enzyme Function

Very Easy Biochemistry Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body. They are typically proteins that operate by lowering the activation energy required for reactions to occur. A common example of an enzyme is amylase, which catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugars in the digestive system. Understanding the role and mechanism of enzymes is crucial for studying biochemical processes.

Which of the following statements best describes how enzymes function?

Enzymes increase the activation energy needed for a reaction.

Enzymes change their structure to permanently bind with the substrate.

Enzymes provide an alternative pathway for a reaction with a lower activation energy.

Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.

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