Question

1. why is enzyme specificity important? - enzyme specificity is important, because it ensures that the correct biochemical reactions occur at the right time and place within a cell. 3. what factors can affect enzyme activity? (i) temperature - enzymes have an optimal temperature that they work best at (ii) ph - enzymes have an optimal ph range part 4: diagram labeling label the parts of the enzyme - substrate complex in the diagram below how enzymes work identify the components a - d active site enzyme product substrate enzyme + substrate → enzyme - substrate complex → product + enzyme label: - enzyme - the biological catalyst that speeds up the reaction. - substrate - the molecule that fits into the enzyme. - product - the result formed after the reaction - active site - the region on the enzyme where the substrate

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. The substrate binds to the active - site of the enzyme to form an enzyme - substrate complex. After the reaction, the product is released and the enzyme is free to act again. Temperature and pH can affect enzyme activity as they can alter the enzyme's structure. Enzyme specificity ensures proper biochemical reactions occur at the right time and place in a cell.

Answer:

1. Enzyme specificity is important because it ensures that the correct biochemical reactions occur at the right time and place within a cell.
2. (i) Temperature - Enzymes have an optimal temperature at which they work best. Extreme temperatures can denature the enzyme. (ii) pH - Enzymes have an optimal pH range. Deviations from this range can affect the enzyme's structure and activity.

Part 4: a. Substrate; b. Active site; c. Enzyme; d. Product