Questions tagged 'catalysis'
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Why can enzymes be used over and over again
Enzymes can be used repeatedly because they are not consumed in the reactions they catalyze. This means that only a small quantity of an enzyme is required to facilitate a reaction. In fact, a typical...
Why does an enzyme not work as well if its active site is changed?
Why does an enzyme's functionality decrease when its active site is altered? Specifically, I would like to understand the mechanisms behind this phenomenon and how changes to the active site affect th...