Cohesive and adhesive forces in enzymatic reactions

Cohesive and adhesive forces relate to how molecules interact during enzymatic reactions. Cohesive forces are attractive forces between identical molecules, helping them stick together—like water molecules forming drops. Adhesive forces are attractions between different substances, such as an enzyme binding to a specific substrate (the molecule it acts upon). In enzymatic reactions, these forces influence how well enzymes bind to substrates and how molecules move and interact within the system. Strong cohesion can affect the flow of molecules, while adhesion ensures the enzyme and substrate stay together long enough for the reaction to occur efficiently.