Briefly explain what is happening at each step of the process. Be sure to identify each substances shown in each step of the process.

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kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

I understand enzymes and whatnot, but this question really confuses me.

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

oh sorry   but i dont know as well

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

ooh, okay, thanks anyway!

rushwr · Answer

I think A is the active site
B is the substrate 
C and D are products

rushwr · Answer

It looks like the lock and key mechanism isn't it ?

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

yeah it is, but is it like taking something in, making something new, then pushing it back out? like what is it doing?

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

also i have 2 more questions pertaining to this diagram, do you think you could help? ill post them in separate questions so you can get more metals if you like?

rushwr · Answer

The active site of the enzyme combines with the substrate to form a enzyme substrate complex. Which is short live. And that complex breaks down on to products as seen in the 2nd picture .  Then the products leave the active site without changing the enzyme and making the active site free to react with a new substrate. Did u get it ?

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

OOOOOOOOH i remember learning about this! Its releasing the energy when your body needs it, right?

rushwr · Answer

products can be anything yeah some what like that :)

kaitlyn_nicole · Answer

thank you! can you help with 2 more questions? then ill get out of your hair :p

rushwr · Answer

LOL I'll have to see the question first :p

rushwr · Answer

And ur welcome ! :)