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sashaice [31]
3 years ago
8

What are the functions of an enzyme?

Biology
1 answer:
Nuetrik [128]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: Catalysis of biological reactions

Explanation:

Enzymes primarily help to catalyze the rate of biological reactions. Some of its specific functions are:

- aid digestion (break down of food substances) Examples:

Renin act on milk to yield

Pytalin act on starch to yeild maltose

Trypsin act on proteins to yield peptones

Lipase act on fats and oil to yield fatty acids and glycerol

Enzymes act on various food substances catalyzing their reactions.

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