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enzymes as described by my bio teacher do "chores" in the body, when something needs to be done, our body uses enzymes. you can recognize enzymes by looking for the suffix (ase) at the end of a word. An example of an enzyme and its use is Helicase, which unwinds DNA strands at the beginning of transcription.

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How do enzymes affect the reaction in living things?

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Do enzymes affect the thermodynamics of a reaction true or false?

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What are enzymes called because they affect the speed of chemical reaction without being consumed?

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What are two things that can affect the enzymes shape?

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What to enzymes do?

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Do enzymes always make reactions move forward?

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What is the effect that enzymes have on certain chemical reactions in living things?

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