Answer to Question #256088 in General Chemistry for G6ix

Question

Briefly explain the structures and role of enzymes in the soil.

Answer 1

Enzymes are specific to a substrate and have active sites that bind with the substrate to form a temporary complex. The enzymatic reaction releases a product, which can be a nutrient contained in the substrate. Sources of soil enzymes include living and dead microbes, plant roots and residues, and soil animals.