Enzymes are proteins that act on substrates, are reusable, and require cofactors or coenzymes, functioning optimally at specific temperatures and pH levels depending on their environment.
Enzymes, a type of protein, facilitate reactions by binding to substrates, are reusable, and require cofactors (minerals) or coenzymes (vitamins). They have optimal temperatures (around 37°C) and pH levels specific to their location.
| Front | Enzymes |
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| Back | - a type of protein - works on a substrate - are reused - work with cofactors (minerals) and coenzymes (vitamins) - optimal temp: 37 deg C - optimal pH depends on location. ex) gastric enzymes are very acidic. Intestinal enzymes are very alkaline. |
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