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Enzymes are proteins that catalyze reactions without being consumed, having an active center where reactions occur and can be highly specific to substances, needing cofactors for optimal function. Enzyme activity is influenced by factors like temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and interactions with other substances.
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- Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up reactions without being used up themselves, and can perform actions repeatedly without replacement.
- Enzyme activity is influenced by various factors such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and interactions with other substances, which can affect their efficiency and effectiveness significantly.
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What are enzymes?
Proteins
What is the substance an enzyme acts on called?
Substrate
What influences enzyme activity?
Factors
What aids enzymes in their function?
Cofactors
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