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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

    Dec 7, 2025 · 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, Examples, Function

    Mar 25, 2025 · Enzymes are specialized proteins (and in some cases RNA molecules) that act as catalysts in living organisms. They speed up the chemical reactions required for life by lowering the …

  4. Enzyme - National Human Genome Research Institute

    4 days ago · The enzyme is not destroyed during the reaction and is used over and over. A cell contains thousands of different types of enzyme molecules, each specific to a particular chemical reaction.

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

    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 cause health …

  6. 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 …

  7. Structure and Function of an Enzyme - ThoughtCo

    Apr 30, 2025 · Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions in cells by lowering the activation energy needed. Different types of enzymes work in various ways, such as breaking down molecules or …

  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: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Dec 17, 2024 · Blood clotting is another example of enzymes at work. Enzymes are needed for all body functions. They are found in every organ and cell in the body, including in the: Hall JE, Hall ME. …

  10. What Is an Enzyme Molecule and How Does It Function?

    Jul 26, 2025 · Enzymes are primarily protein molecules, though some are made of RNA and are known as ribozymes. They function as biological catalysts, speeding up biochemical reactions without being …