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What is the main function of enzymes?
To increase the rate of reaction without being changed
What is the active site of an enzyme?
A special pocket or cleft that binds the substrate
What are cofactors in enzymes?
Inorganic components like metal ions
What do enzymes act on?
Substrates
What are the general characteristics of enzymes?
They are proteins and have specific pH and temperature requirements
Test your knowledge of enzymes with this quiz on the nature and function of enzymes as specific protein catalysts. Explore the general concepts of enzymes as biocatalysts and their role in increasing the rate of reactions without undergoing change.
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