Enzymes are typically globular proteins with a specific three-dimensional structure.
The structure includes an active site, where substrates bind, enabling chemical reactions.
Enzymes are typically globular proteins with a specific three-dimensional structure. They consist of long chains of amino acids folded into complex shapes. The structure includes an active site, where substrates bind, enabling chemical reactions. Enzyme activity is intricately linked to its structure.
The active site's shape and chemical properties are tailored to fit specific substrates, ensuring high substrate specificity. Additionally, the enzyme's structure allows for induced fit, changing its shape upon substrate binding, facilitating catalysis. Overall, an enzyme's structure determines its function, efficiency, and specificity in catalyzing biochemical reactions.