(a)
Interpretation:
The sample which contains more phenolase should be given.
Concept introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Turnover number:
It is the maximum number of substrate molecules acted upon by one molecule of enzyme per unit time and most of enzymes turn over
(b)
Interpretation:
The sample which contains more catalase should be given.
Concept introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Turnover number:
It is the maximum number of substrate molecules acted upon by one molecule of enzyme per unit time and most of enzymes turn over
(c)
Interpretation:
The variables which affect the
Concept introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Turnover number:
It is the maximum number of substrate molecules acted upon by one molecule of enzyme per unit time and most of enzymes turn over
(d)
Interpretation:
The enzyme which has the higher turnover rate should be given.
Concept introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Turnover number:
It is the maximum number of substrate molecules acted upon by one molecule of enzyme per unit time and most of enzymes turn over
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