5 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction while remaining chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
2
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Proteins that act as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions
3
Q
What happens if there are no enzymes in living organisms?
A
Reactions take place very slowly, or not at all
