Interpretation: The effect of the enzyme on the
Concept introduction: Enzymes are present in every living thing. The body naturally produces enzymes.
Answer to Problem 18LC
The enzymes speed up the rate of
Explanation of Solution
Enzymes are biological molecules that function as catalysts to accelerate or speed up the rate at which chemical reactions take place in living things. The rate at which these biological events occur without enzymes is far too low to support life. Enzymes are responsible for catalyzing the biochemical reactions that occur in living organisms.
The enzymes speed up the rate of chemical reactions in living things by acting as catalysts.
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