Asked by Paola Benitez Camacho on Jun 23, 2024
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During enzyme-catalyzed reactions, the substrate is also known as the ____.
A) end product
B) byproduct
C) enzyme
D) reactant
E) cofactor
Substrate
The surface or material on or in which an organism lives, grows, or reacts, or a substance acted upon by an enzyme.
Reactant
Molecule that enters a reaction and is changed by participating in it.
Cofactor
A non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for a protein's biological activity to happen.
- Gain an understanding of the primary theories and roles of enzymes in promoting biochemical reactions at the cellular level.
Verified Answer
AK
Ashmeet KhuranaJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The substrate is the reactant that is acted upon by the enzyme during the reaction.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the primary theories and roles of enzymes in promoting biochemical reactions at the cellular level.