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They provide a route of lower activation energy, so the reaction is quicker because it doesn't need as much energy, (such as heat).

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Enzymes are carbohydrates that act as catalysts in metabolic reactions true or false?

FALSE!Enzymes are PROTEINS that can act as catalysts in metabolic reactions.


How pH effects Stability and Activity of Enzymes?

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Comprehensive metabolic panel is the study of how long it takes the body to break down nutrients in the body without any motion or mobility. Comprehensive metabolic panels are study panels that can measure the propensity of a person to lose body fat based on the chemical break down of digested foods with a record of any activity.


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What are naturally occurring enzymes?

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What is a serum enzymes?

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What is an enzyme and why is it important to living things?

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Do enzymes speed up a chemical reactions?

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What controls enzyme activity and the rate?

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