Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to reduce the activation energy for a reaction. In this week's discussion, let's really dive into the importance of enzymes in homeostasis. First, how are enzymes classified and named? Next, discuss three of the general principles of enzyme function.
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Enzymes are classified and named based on the reactions they catalyze and the substrates they act upon. They are usually named by adding the suffix "-ase" to the name of the substrate or the type of reaction they catalyze. For example, proteases break down Show more…
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