Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9780073525549
Author: Mariëlle Hoefnagels Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The function of an enzyme in cells.

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Enzyme is a proteinaceous molecule that acts as a catalyst inside the living organisms. The enzymes speed up the chemical reaction without being affected by reactions. The enzyme allows the chemical reaction to occur in mild condition. Enzyme neither affects the reaction nor affect the product formation.

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