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Define enzymes.

Define enzyme.

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living cells without being consumed in the process.

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Chapter 14: Biomolecules - Evaluation [Page 271]

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Samacheer Kalvi Chemistry - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 14 Biomolecules
Evaluation | Q 15. | Page 271
SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Biomolecules
Short Answer Questions (Type-I) | Q 6.1

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