Enzyme

An enzyme is a protein that, present in the body in small quantities, accelerates the course of biochemical reactions; in this case, the enzyme itself does not take part in these reactions (i.e., it acts as a catalyst). The action of an enzyme is to bind to a substance involved in a reaction (substrate) and convert it into another substance (reaction product).

Enzymes perform a rather specific role during catalytic reactions; This is why there are such a large number of enzymes that accelerate the course of various biochemical reactions. For optimal effects, each enzyme requires certain conditions (mainly the temperature and pH level it requires), as well as the presence of coenzymes and the absence of specific inhibitors.

Enzymes are unstable compounds and are easily broken down by heat and certain chemicals. They are produced in living cells and act either inside the cell (as, for example, in cellular respiration) or outside it (for example, affecting the process of digestion).

The names of most enzymes usually end in -ase; Enzymes are named according to the substance they act on (eg lactase) or the type of reaction they catalyze (eg hydrolase).

Enzymes play an important role in the normal functioning and development of the body. Insufficient production or insufficient action of one enzyme can lead to metabolic disorders throughout the body; Such disorders are often hereditary and manifest themselves in the form of serious human diseases.

1. Enzymatic.

An enzyme is a protein that accelerates the course of biochemical reactions in the human body. It acts as a catalyst, not taking part in reactions, but binding to substances that participate in reactions and converting them into other substances. The enzyme performs a rather specific function, which explains the existence of a large number of enzymes for various biological reactions. However, certain conditions are required for the enzyme to function optimally, such as temperature, pH level, presence of coenzyme and absence of inhibitors. Enzymes can also be unstable and easily destroyed by heat and certain substances. Enzymes are produced by living cells and can act both inside and outside the cell, for example during the process of digestion. Most enzymes end in -ase and are named according to their function.