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Enzymes

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed reactions; most known enzymes are proteins, while some RNA molecules also catalyze reactions.

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An helps a chemical reaction happen faster without being used up. Most enzymes are proteins, but a few RNA molecules can act as catalysts too.

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PathwayGlycolysiscatalyzes steps in ConceptLysosomal Storage disorderscan result from defects in

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Enzymes · ConceptCATALYZES STEPS IN →Glycolysis · Pathway

Lysosomal Storage disorders · ConceptCAN RESULT FROM DEFECTS IN →Enzymes · Concept

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Enzymes.

textbookCatalysis and the Use of Energy by CellsMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf textbookMolecular Biology of the Cell: glycolysis (NBK26882)Alberts et al. · NCBI Bookshelf textbookProtein Sorting and TransportThe Cell · NCBI Bookshelf

Research Claims

Enzyme catalysis may involve transition-state stabilization, acid-base, covalent, metal-ion, or proximity/orientation strategies. Catalytic RNAs are ribozymes, so 'enzyme' describes a catalytic role rather than a protein-only molecular class.

[1] Molecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf · [2] Alberts et al. · NCBI Bookshelf