Science · Topic 77 of 124
Enzymes
⭐ MasteredEnzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things. Each enzyme usually works on one specific kind of substance, like the enzymes that break down starch in your mouth.
💡 Fun fact
Enzymes can work thousands of times faster than the same reaction without them.
All about Enzymes
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things. Each enzyme usually works on one specific kind of substance, so it fits the reaction like a key fits a lock.
Amylase is an enzyme in your mouth that starts breaking down starch from bread and rice. Enzymes work best at certain temperatures, which is one reason why your body stays at a steady warm temperature.
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