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How does the structure of an enzyme affect its function in a cell?

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter34: Animal Nutrition And The Digestive System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15RQ: Lipases are enzymes that breakdown disaccharides lipids proteins cellulose

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