Is there a relationship between the quantity of enzymes and the rate of reaction with the substrate?
Hypothesis
Using my scientific knowledge my hypothesis is that as the quantity of enzymes increases so will the rate of reaction.
Reasons for this hypothesis
I am basing my hypothesis on a hypothesis known as the ‘lock and key hypothesis.’ It explains that when an enzyme substrate complex forms by means of a spontaneous reaction the substrate fits into the active site like a key fits a lock. It is known as a spontaneous reaction not because it happens spontaneously but because it requires initial energy in order for the reaction to take place and the products have less energy than the reactants.
An active site occurs in the enzyme because a few of the amino acids on the surface of the 3d molecule fold inwards thus creating an indention in the enzyme. The ‘lock and key hypothesis’ uses this analogy due to the fact that only one substrate fits one particular active site.......
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