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almmichel
2 years ago

In most cases, the enzymes in the human body are giant molecules of protein and vital – in the organism practically nothing runs without enzymes. The function of these so-called biocatalysts is to enable or accelerate biochemical reactions in the cells.

In such reactions, for example, certain substances (substrates) are degraded or converted. Some enzymes operate highly specificly: they can bind only one specific substrate and allow its chemical reaction. Others react with different substrates but are closely bound to a reaction type (see below: enzyme classes).

https://www.netdoktor.de/anatomie/enzymes/

Jessssey
2 years ago

This is a very unspecific question.
There is a huge range of enzymes that perform different functions.
Kinases, for example, transfer phosphate groups, ligands link two molecules via chemical bonds, etc.

Depending on the metabolism in which it is concerned, the enzymes differ from one another.

So you need to get a little closer with your question.

In general, enzymes can be seen as biocatalysts of the cell. They reduce the activation energy of reactions.

JeschuaDE
2 years ago

Indigestion enzymes, decompose food to make them usable for metabolism. The task of almost all of these enzymes is to split long-chain molecules (carbon hydrates, fats etc.) into simpler compounds. This includes:

  • Lipases: The enzymes split fats into free fatty acids and glycerol.
  • Proteases: These digestive enzymes split proteins into individual amino acids.
  • Amylases: They turn carbohydrates into single sugar; they are partly formed in the mouth.
bodyguardOO7
2 years ago

Enzymes are involved in all metabolic processes in the cell, i.e. energy production, energy release and conversion processes. But also in digestionthey play an important role.