I keep getting “Enzymes” questions wrong in Biomolecules. What's the trap?
thinking enzymes are used up in the reaction.
The usual trap: thinking enzymes are used up in the reaction. How to avoid it: enzymes are reusable — they come out unchanged and act again. Go back to the definition — biological catalysts (mostly proteins) that speed reactions by lowering activation energy.
Key point
Enzymes
Common mistake
thinking enzymes are used up in the reaction.
Memory tip
enzymes are reusable — they come out unchanged and act again.
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