Question

Imagine that you are a cell and you want to join two low energy molecules together. They resist joining. What two special types of molecules would you need to supply to overcome this obstacle?

Answer 1

an enzyme and ATP

Step-by-step explanation:

• An enzyme is the term that is used for the catalysts in the living system which work to lower the activation energy of a reaction and hence, accelerate the rate at which the chemical reactions can occur.

• ATP is an organic molecule - Adenosine triphosphate which is responsible for providing energy to drive different processes in the living organisms, and thus, is also known as the energy currency of the cell.

• In the given case, the molecules that are to be joined have low energy and a resistance to come together, in such a situation the ATP will provide the energy for the molecules to come together and the enzymes will help orient the molecules in a suitable manner and accelerate the rate of reaction to ultimately join them.