TED-Ed: Activation energy: Kickstarting chemical reactions - Vance Kite

Chemical reactions in the body require activation energy to proceed. Enzymes, which are proteins, help by lowering this energy, making reactions faster and more efficient. The video introduces the concept of the MODS Squad, a team of enzymes that use different strategies to facilitate reactions: microenvironment, orientation, direct participation, and straining bonds. These strategies help substrates reach their transition state more easily, ensuring that reactions occur swiftly and with less energy input.

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