Catalyst Function | MCQs

Explanation

A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

It lowers the activation energy, allowing the reaction to occur faster.

Explanation

• Carbonic anhydrase is a enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, and it is considered one of the most efficient enzymes known, with a rate enhancement of up to 10^6 (1 million) times compared to the uncatalyzed reaction.
• Carbonic anhydrase is an excellent example of an enzyme that has evolved to optimize its catalytic activity, and its active site is specifically designed to bind substrates and facilitate the reaction.