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The efficiency of enzyme catalysis is due to its capacity to

Updated On: Jun 6, 2022
  • form a strong enzyme-substrate complex
  • change the shape of the substrate
  • lower the activation energy of the reaction
  • form a colloidal solution in water
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The efficiency of enzyme catalysis is due to its capacity to lower the activation energy of the reaction. Enzymes are bio catalysts which increase the rate of reaction without being consumed in the reaction. In case of equilibrium reactions, catalyst help in attaining the equilibrium quickly without disturbing the equilibrium.
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Concepts Used:

Catalysis

All reactants need to overcome certain energy, better known as activation energy in order to form products. This activation energy is the difference between the energy of the transition state and the reactant species.

Types of Catalysis:

Catalysis of chemical reactions is generally divided into two categories:

  1. Homogeneous Catalysis: Homogeneous catalysis of chemical reactions is a process where the reactants involved in the reaction and the catalyst are in the same phase. For example hydrolysis of sugar in the presence of sulphuric acid.
  2. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Heterogeneous catalysis of chemical reactions is a process where the reactants involved in the reaction and the catalyst are in different phases. For example reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen in the presence of finely divided iron to form ammonia.