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No, because an enzyme is a protein. The function of each protein is determined by its shape. The protein is only that protein and can do its job only when it is in its specified shape. Since an enzyme is a protein, it has a specific shape that is made for one particular substrate.

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13y ago

Occasionally yes, but more than likely, No.

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14y ago

While some enzymes are very specific for a particular substrate, many enzymes, such as proteases and kinases, will catalyze their reaction for a variety of substrates.

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10y ago

Enzymes are substrate-specific similar to a lock and key.

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11y ago

No

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