Enzymes: Introduction, Properties, Nomenclature, and IUBMB Classification
Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions in living organisms. Most enzymes are proteins, though some RNA molecules can also function as enzymes (ribozymes). They are essential for numerous biochemical processes, including digestion, metabolism, DNA replication, and cellular respiration. Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy of a reaction, thereby increasing the rate at … Read more