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Question 22.1: Nature of Enzymes List the basic characteristics of enzymes.

Nature of Enzymes
List the basic characteristics of enzymes.

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There are three basic characteristics of enzymes.
(a) They are mostly globular proteins
(b) They are extremely effective catalysts, speeding up reactions from a billion to 10^{20} times that of an uncatalyzed reaction
(c) They are very specific for a specific molecule, including distinguishing between stereoisomers of the same molecule.

■ Quick Check 22.1
What type of enzyme is not a globular protein?

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