Difference between revisions of "Enzyme"

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An Enzyme is a [[protein]] produced by a living organism that functions as a [[catalyst]].  Enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions within an organism's body.  They are essential to functions such as digestion.
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An '''enzyme''' is a [[protein]] produced by a living organism that functions as a [[catalyst]].  Enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions within an organism's body.  They are essential to functions such as digestion.
  
 
[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]
 
[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]
 
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]
 
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
 
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Revision as of 17:40, May 18, 2007

An enzyme is a protein produced by a living organism that functions as a catalyst. Enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions within an organism's body. They are essential to functions such as digestion.