Enzymes are only useful for the manipulation of functional groups like ketones and alcohols
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They are not limited to the manipulation of functional groups like ketones and alcohols. They can act on a wide variety of substrates, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and even other enzymes. They can catalyze various types of reactions Show more…
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