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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Enzymes are defined as the macromolecular, biological catalyst that enhances the rate of chemical reaction. Catalysts are those molecules that help to increase the rate of chemical reaction by reducing activation energy.

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