Why Are Macromolecular Complexes Important in Catalysis?
Macromolecular complexes play a pivotal role in catalysis due to their ability to provide a highly specific and efficient environment for chemical reactions. Their large size and structural diversity enable them to create unique microenvironments that stabilize transition states and lower activation energy, enhancing reaction rates. These complexes can also offer multiple active sites, allowing for simultaneous catalysis of multiple reactions or sequential catalytic steps within a single complex.