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Module 3 Lesson 5: Enzyme Catalysis, Study notes of Biochemistry

Enzyme catalysis refers to the process by which enzymes accelerate chemical reactions in biological systems. Enzymes are highly specific protein molecules that lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur, thereby increasing the reaction rate. They achieve this by binding to substrates at their active sites, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This binding stabilizes the transition state and facilitates the conversion of substrates into products. Key concepts include the lock-and-key and induced fit models of enzyme-substrate interaction, as well as the Michaelis-Menten kinetics that describe the rate of enzymatic reactions. Enzymes are influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.

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