Question

Are enzymes catabolic or anabolic?

Answer 1

Enzymes:

1. Enzymes catalyze various biochemical reactions. The catalytic reaction occurs through a specific region (active site) where the substrate bind.
2. Anabolic reactions utilize energy to synthesize larger molecules from smaller units.
3. Example- formation of glycogen from simple sugar molecules is an anabolic reaction.
4. Catabolic reactions release energy while breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones.
5. Example- breakdown of glycogen to form simple sugar molecules is a catabolic reaction.
6. Enzymes catalyze both catabolic and anabolic reactions.
7. An example of a catabolic enzyme is DNA polymerase which catalyzes DNA synthesis. On the other hand, lipase is a catabolic enzyme that converts triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.