Question

What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a chemical reaction?

Answer 1

Nothing.

Answer 2

I guess that was a to short answer and leaves more questions than it answers, The enzyme will be able to catalyze the next reaction mostly due to the fact that most enzymes are proteins, it simply lowers the energy requirement for the chemical reaction to take place. Usually through Confirmation changes brought on by two or more chemical reaction.

Imagion an enzyme as a heart, when it contracts it releases blood through the Aorta we could call it "Tense" state. When it relaxes it is ready for the next contraction we can call it "relaxed" state. Same thing applies to enzymes.


Yes the metaphore is not ideal but it should illustrate my point

Answer 3

So it is unchanged and can be used again for the same chemical reaction?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

thanks