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Define enzymes ? What is the most important reason for their specific action ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Enzymes**: - Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions in living organisms. They are a group of biomolecules that facilitate these reactions, allowing them to occur at a much faster rate than they would without the presence of the enzyme. 2. **Characteristics of Enzymes**: - Enzymes are typically water-soluble proteins. - They have a high molecular mass, usually ranging from 15,000 to 100,000 daltons. ...
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