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Describe three characteristics of an enzyme?


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Enzyme:

  • An enzyme is a biological catalyst that increases the rate of reaction of a chemical reaction.

Characteristics of an enzyme:

  • To catalyze a reaction small amount of enzymes is required.
  • They are known to accelerate the reaction without getting altered themselves.
  • The action of an enzyme can be inhibited by temperature, inhibitor and pH.

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