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How can you tell if a substance is a sugar or an enzyme?

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An enzyme acts as a very efficient catalyst for a specific chemical reaction. The enzyme speeds that reaction up tremendously. For example, the sugar maltose is made from two glucose molecules bonded together. Hope this helps! =)

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