Question

1. in the box below, predict the shape of the enzyme after the reaction has taken place. draw it and explain your prediction.

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. According to the lock - and - key or induced - fit model, an enzyme's shape is largely unchanged after a reaction as it is not consumed in the reaction. It binds to the substrate, facilitates the reaction, and then releases the product, returning to its original state.

Answer:

The shape of the enzyme after the reaction is the same as its shape before the reaction. It should be drawn as it was initially shown (assuming an initial depiction was provided), with the understanding that enzymes are reusable and their structure remains intact post - reaction.