Name the characteristics of enzyme catalysis.

1.	Name the characteristics of enzyme catalysis.
Answer» Characteristics of enzyme catalysis: (i) High efficiency: A single molecule of enzyme can transform one million molecules of the reactant per minute. (ii) High specificity: Each enzyme is specific for a given reaction. (iii) Highly active under optimum temperature (25° - 35°C). (iv) Highly active under optimum pH. (v) Enzyme activity increases in the presence of coenzymes. (vi) Influence of inhibitors and poisons. (vii) Enzyme do not alter final state of equilibrium.

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Characteristics of enzyme catalysis:

(i) High efficiency: A single molecule of enzyme can transform one million molecules of the reactant per minute.

(ii) High specificity: Each enzyme is specific for a given reaction.

(iii) Highly active under optimum temperature (25° - 35°C).

(iv) Highly active under optimum pH.

(v) Enzyme activity increases in the presence of coenzymes.

(vi) Influence of inhibitors and poisons.

(vii) Enzyme do not alter final state of equilibrium.

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