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Enzyme catalysis refers to the process by which enzymes accelerate chemical reactions in biological systems. Enzymes are highly specific protein molecules that lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur, thereby increasing the reaction rate. They achieve this by binding to substrates at their active sites, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This binding stabilizes the transition state and facilitates the conversion of substrates into products. Key concepts include the lock-and-key and induced fit models of enzyme-substrate interaction, as well as the Michaelis-Menten kinetics that describe the rate of enzymatic reactions. Enzymes are influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
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