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As in Title, help much appreciated! thanks
An enzyme is a type of protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. It helps to speed up the rate of a reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.
An enzyme is considered "good" if it has a high affinity for its substrate, meaning it can bind to the substrate easily and efficiently. It should also have a high specificity, meaning it only catalyzes a specific reaction. Additionally, a good enzyme should be able to function under a wide range of environmental conditions, such as temperature and pH.
An enzyme can act poorly if it has a low affinity for its substrate, meaning it cannot bind to the substrate effectively. This can be due to mutations in the enzyme's structure or changes in the environment. Enzymes can also act poorly if they are denatured, meaning their shape is altered and they can no longer function properly.
A good enzyme should have a high turnover number, meaning it can catalyze multiple reactions in a given amount of time. It should also be able to function in a wide range of temperatures and pH levels. Another important characteristic is stability, meaning the enzyme can remain functional for a long period of time without being degraded.
Enzymes can be regulated in the body through various mechanisms such as feedback inhibition, where the end product of a reaction inhibits the enzyme that catalyzes it. Enzymes can also be regulated by hormones or other signaling molecules that can activate or deactivate them. Additionally, enzymes can be regulated by changes in temperature and pH levels in the body.