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Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions in living organisms. Most enzymes are proteins, though a subset of RNA molecules also has catalytic properties and are known as ribozymes. Enzymes act by binding substrates at a specifically shaped active site, where chemical transformation occurs. The enzyme remains unchanged by the reaction and can catalyze many cycles, making it a highly efficient catalyst.
Enzyme activity depends on conditions such as temperature, pH, and the presence of cofactors or coenzymes. Many
Enzymes are classified into six major groups: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases, according to
Deficiency or malfunction of enzymes can lead to disease; some enzymes are used therapeutically in enzyme replacement
Note: in Slovak, the common nominative plural is enzýmy; enzýmov is the genitive plural form used in