they are efficient.
their action is affected by the environment.
they are specific.
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Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions. They are highly specific, meaning they only catalyze one type of reaction. Enzymes can be affected by factors such as temperature and pH, which can impact their function.
shape of their active site make them specific for the substrates
Enzymes involved in the seven characteristics of life include: 1. Catalase for metabolism, 2. DNA polymerase for growth and reproduction, 3. ATP synthase for energy processing, 4. Lipase for homeostasis, 5. Ribonuclease for response to stimuli, 6. Protease for cellular organization, and 7. Telomerase for adaptation.
its low activity in obese people explains, in part, the inability to mobilize storage fate for energy when following an energy-restricted diet.
Proteins that act as biological catalyst are called enzymes.
Enzymes are proteins but not all proteins are enzymes.