Several techniques are used to study enzymes, including:
- Kinetics: Measuring the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions to understand enzyme efficiency and substrate affinity. - X-ray Crystallography: Determining the three-dimensional structure of enzymes to identify active sites and understand mechanisms. - Molecular Dynamics: Simulating enzyme interactions at the atomic level to gain insights into enzyme flexibility and dynamics. - Mutagenesis: Altering the enzyme's genetic code to study the function of specific amino acids in catalysis.
