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An enzyme is a protein, so is in its most basic form, a string of amino acids.

However, hydrogen bonds between molecules in the string make the chain fold into a large, bundled shape that will have an 'active site' that will only allow bonding one specific substrate.

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the ?point? of an enzyme. is that what you mean?

well, an enzyme is a biological catalyst. it speeds up cellular reactions (reactions that happen in cells i.e. respiration and protein synthesis) or

Enzymes are special proteins produced by our body which bring about or speed up certain chemical reations in our body like those involved in digestion

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What characteristics do all enzymes share?

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enzyme are protein and act as a biological catalyst..

.it help to increasing the rate of reaction

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