3.3 Factors Affecting the Rate of Enzymatic Action
Biology/Chapter 3: Enzymes
3.3 Factors Affecting the Rate of Enzymatic Action
Rate of Enzymatic Reaction:
Explanation level
Introduction
The rate of enzymatic reactions is measured by the amount of substrate changed or amount of product formed during a period of time. Several external conditions affect the rate of enzyme reactions. Understanding these factors is essential for understanding how enzymes work in living organisms and in industrial applications.
Definition
Rate of Enzymatic Reaction: The rate of enzymatic reaction is measured by the amount of substrate changed or amount of product formed during a period of time.
In simple words: The rate of enzymatic reaction is how fast an enzyme converts substrate into product.
Core Concept
Temperature
pH
Concentration of enzyme
Substrate concentration
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