What are enzymes? Ø All living organisms in the world should possess TWO fundamental properties Ø They are: (1). Must be able to self-replicate (2). Must be able to catalyze chemical reactions efficiently and selectively Ø Enzymes are the molecules which enables each living […]
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Enzyme Specificity (Biochemistry Lecture Notes)
.“There is more to life than increasing its speed…” (Mahatma Gandhi) Enzymes are biological catalysts. They accelerate the rate of metabolic reactions in the cells by reducing the activation energy of the reactants. Almost all enzymes are specialized proteins with definite structural conformations. Important characteristic features of enzyme are: […]
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