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In Biology / High School | 2014-10-05

What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?

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A enzyme is a type of all proteins

Answered by marieopinion92 | 2024-06-12

An **enzyme **is a type of macromolecule known as a protein. Prot e ins are large, complex molecules composed of amino acids. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by facilitating the conversion of substrates into products.
They play critical roles in various cellular processes and metabolic pathways . Enzymes possess specific three-dimensional structures that enable them to bind to substrates and catalyze specific reactions.
While some enzymes may require additional non-protein components, such as **cofactors **or coenzymes , the main catalytic component of an enzyme is typically a protein.
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Answered by subhashreeVT | 2024-06-17

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms. They are highly specific to their substrates, binding at the active site to facilitate reactions. Enzymes are crucial for metabolic processes and disturbances in their function can lead to health issues.
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Answered by subhashreeVT | 2024-10-07