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What is an enzyme?


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Enzyme:

  1. Enzymes are biological catalysts.
  2. Proteins make up nearly all enzymes.
  3. RNA has enzyme-like properties. These are referred to as ribozymes.
  4. An enzyme's active site is a crevice or pocket that the substrate fits into.
  5. Enzymes catalyze reactions at a rapid pace through their active site.
  6. Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

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