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Why are enzymes important
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Enzymes
are proteins that control the speed of chemical reactions in your body. Without enzymes
, these reactions would take place too slowly to keep you alive. Some
enzymes
, like the ones in your gut, break down large molecules into smaller ones
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They help break down food particles to get energy and provide nutrients for the cells
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