Question

1. label the parts of an enzyme reaction below

a.
b.
c.
d.

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. In an enzyme - substrate reaction:

• The substrate (\(a\)) is the molecule that the enzyme acts upon.
• The enzyme (\(b\)) is the protein that catalyzes the reaction.
• The active site (\(c\)) is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.
• The products (\(d\)) are the molecules formed as a result of the enzyme - catalyzed reaction.

Answer:

a. Substrate
b. Enzyme
c. Active site
d. Products