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Why can enzymes be used over and over again?


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Enzymes:

  1. Enzymes are biochemical catalysts.
  2. Their function is to speed up a reaction.
  3. They catalyze biochemical reactions.
  4. They do not chemically react or get utilized in the reaction.
  5. Usually, an enzyme binds to one substrate.
  6. When the substrate undergoes a reaction, the enzyme is set free and can then bind to other molecules.
  7. Thus, an enzyme is reusable.

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