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Define the terms "enzyme," "substrate," and "inhibitor," and give an example of each kind of molecule.
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An \textbf{enzyme} is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. An example of an enzyme is \textbf{catalase}. Show more…
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