Enzymes Flashcards

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What is an enzyme?

A biological catalyst — a protein made by living cells that speeds up a reaction.

Give one use of enzymes in industry.

The production of alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine.

True or false? Like other catalysts, an enzyme is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction.

True. Enzymes are biological catalysts, so they are not used up.