Review:
Enzymes
overall review score: 4.5
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Enzymes are biological molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms. They act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.
Key Features
- Catalytic activity
- Specificity
- Regulation
Pros
- Essential for life processes
- Increase reaction rates
- Enable metabolic pathways
Cons
- Can be denatured by extreme conditions
- May have limited temperature and pH range for optimal activity