MP Board · Class 12 · Chemistry · BiomoleculesWhat are enzymes? Mention two important characteristics of enzymes.
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Enzymes are complex biological catalysts, mostly globular proteins produced by living cells, that accelerate specific biochemical reactions in biological systems without being consumed in the process. Two key characteristics of enzymes are: 1. Extreme Specificity: Each enzyme acts on a particular substrate for a specific reaction. 2. High Efficiency: They can increase the rate of chemical reactions by up to a million times under mild body temperature and physiological pH conditions.
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