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  1. Enzyme - Wikipedia

    An enzyme is a biological macromolecule, usually a protein, that acts as a biological catalyst, accelerating chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. The molecules on which …

  2. Enzyme | Definition, Mechanisms, & Nomenclature | Britannica

    Jan 12, 2026 · Enzyme, a catalyst that regulates the rate at which chemical reactions proceed in living organisms without itself being altered in the process. Most critically, enzymes catalyze all aspects of …

  3. Enzymes: Definition, function, and examples - Medical News Today

    Jan 15, 2026 · Ions are inorganic molecules that loosely bond with the enzyme to ensure it can function. By contrast, coenzymes are organic molecules that also loosely bond with and allow an enzyme to …

  4. Enzymes: What Are Enzymes, Pancreas, Digestion & Liver Function

    May 12, 2021 · Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can …

  5. What Are Enzymes and Their Functions? 6 Types in the Body

    Enzymes are proteins that are made up of several polypeptide chains, also called amino acids, that have undergone repetitive folding and coiling. They have three-dimensional structures made of linear …

  6. Enzymes: principles and biotechnological applications - PMC

    Enzymes are biological catalysts (also known as biocatalysts) that speed up biochemical reactions in living organisms, and which can be extracted from cells and then used to catalyse a wide range of …

  7. Enzymes: What They Are and How They Work - Verywell Health

    Dec 8, 2025 · Enzymes are substances in the body that cause and speed up crucial chemical reactions. Enzymes’ function is to help trigger bodily processes ranging from digestion to blood clotting to …

  8. Enzymes - Definition, Structure, Classification, Examples

    Jul 23, 2025 · Enzymes are biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical responses in living organisms. They work by lowering the activation energy needed for a response to do, …

  9. ENZYME Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 17, 2026 · The meaning of ENZYME is any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures.

  10. Enzymes: Structure, Functions, and Classification - Microbe Online

    Mar 20, 2024 · Enzymes are biological catalysts with extraordinary catalytic power. They are central to every biochemical process. We know living systems derive energy from the surroundings through …