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What are the Four Enzyme Characteristics?


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Enzyme:

  • Enzymes are biopolymers that catalyse biochemical reactions.
  • These substances are produced spontaneously in the bodies of animals and plants.
  • Enzymes can be present in all of the body's tissues and fluids.
  • Intracellular enzymes catalyse all of the reactions that take place in metabolic pathways.

Characteristics of Enzyme:

  • They have high catalytic power and can quickly catalyze a chemical reaction with a tiny quantity.
  • They accelerate reactions while remaining unaltered during the process.
  • Temperature, pH, and inhibitors can all have an impact on enzyme performance and function.
  • Enzymes are often quite specialized, catalyzing only one type of substrate.

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