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Enzyme Lab Report

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Enzymes are components in a chemical reaction which speed up the reaction. Enzymes are similar to catalysts in the fact that they are part of the reaction. However, unlike catalysts, enzymes do not change permanently in the reaction and they do not become charged (Enzymes). The fact that enzymes are not changed during a reaction means they can be used repeatedly. When it comes to reactions, enzymes are specific about which chemical reactions they will assist. Each enzyme has a part called the active site. The active site of an enzyme is where the reacting molecules, called substrates, attach during the reaction. Each enzyme has a specially shaped active site and for this reason enzymes are specific to a reaction. If the conditions, such as
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