Practice mode Enzymes

Why are enzymes needed only in small amounts?

Correct answer D. They are not used up and can be reused many times

Explanation

An enzyme is released unchanged after each reaction, so one molecule can catalyse thousands of reactions per second. This rapid turnover means a small quantity of enzyme is enough.

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