How is a substrate converted into a product?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $\Rightarrow$ The chemical or metabolic conversion refers to a chemical reaction. The chemical substance that is converted into a product is called a 'substrate' $(S)$.
$\Rightarrow$ Enzymes are proteins with complex three-dimensional structures that include an 'active site'. These enzymes bind to the substrate at the active site to form an enzyme-substrate complex,which then facilitates the conversion of the substrate $(S)$ into a product $(P)$.
$\Rightarrow$ This process is symbolically represented as: $S \rightarrow P$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Enzyme + Substrate $\rightarrow$ $?$ $\rightarrow$ Enzyme + Product

What does an enzyme do?

Arrange the following steps of enzyme action in the correct order:
$I - E + P$
$II - ES$ complex
$III - EP$ complex
$IV - E + S$

These enzymes catalyze the breakdown of large molecules into smaller units without the addition of water molecules.

Enzymes which are slightly different in molecular structure but can perform identical activity are called

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo