Chapter 4, Problem 4WIO

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The ways by which an enzyme’s function is similar to engineers digging a tunnel through a mountain rather than building a road over the peak.

Introduction:

Enzymes are the catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction. They play a vital role in aiding digestion and metabolism. They assist in breaking up the large and complex molecules into small and simpler pieces so that they can be absorbed well in the body.