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 four basic properties of enzymes.

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Enzymes are macromolecules or proteins that are found innature. They catalyze the metabolic reactions inside the body. Hence, they are known as biological catalysts. They act on molecules called substrates and convert them into molecules called products.

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