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Enzymes

Protein catalysts that increase the rate of biochemical reactions.

Biological catalysts (mostly proteins; some RNAs) that accelerate specific reactions by lowering activation energy. Classified as oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Biological catalysts (mostly proteins; some RNAs) that accelerate specific reactions by lowering activation energy. Classified as oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases.

Related terms

Activation energy, Hydrolases, Isomerases, Ligases, Lyases, Oxidoreductases, Transferases