Enzymes

Enzymes

Enzymes are special proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms. They play a crucial role in digestion, energy production, and DNA replication. Without enzymes, many essential biological processes would occur too slowly to support life. Scientists study enzymes to understand their function and how...

All biological processes rely on specialized catalysts called enzymes. These are special proteins that speed up chemical reactions to be millions of times faster.

Each enzyme is like a three-dimensional puzzle piece folded into a unique shape.

They have a special region called the active site, which can bind to a specific substrate—l...