Enzymes

Biological molecules that catalyze chemical reactions.

biological catalysts

Enzymes are biological molecules that catalyze chemical reactions. They speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

/ɪnˈzaɪm/

From Greek en- 'in' + zyme 'leaven, ferment'.

catalysts

proteins biomolecules

proteases amylase lipase

active site coenzyme

cells organisms

biological substance natural object