Describe two ways the cell can control the activity (function) of an enzyme.
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Describe two ways the cell can control the activity (function) of an enzyme.
Enzymatic Activity
Enzymes are proteins that are occur abundantly in the body. Enzymes are catalysts which means that they speed up or catalyze chemical reactions by binding to their substrates. They work primarily by lowering the activation energy of chemical reactions in the body. By doing so, enzymes allow different processes such as digestion to take place or to occur at a much faster rate.
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 1Learn about the main function of enzymes and see how they lower activation energy. Understand the roles of enzymes and see the function of active sites.