What Is an Enzyme?

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• Enzymes Enzymes are macromolecules that help to speed up reactions. Although most enzymes are proteins, there are several exceptions (such as ribozymes). There are thousands and…

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• What is an enzyme? An enzyme is a molecule - often a protein - that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. This means an enzyme speeds up these reactions. Enzymes are name…

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