Chapter 23, Problem 23.85P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An explanation corresponding to the given statement that the enzyme catalyzes the forward reaction but not the backward reaction for its substrate-product pair(s) is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The biological catalysts which lower the minimum amount of energy required by the reactants to convert into product are known as enzymes. An enzyme does not alter the potential energy of reactant and product.