Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The meaning of activation energy.

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The biological catalyst thatcatalyzesthechemical reactions are called enzymes. The product formation occurs when enzymes react with the substrateat a faster rate. Enzymes are necessary for biochemical pathways. These enzymes are made of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA).

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