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Explain the 3 functions of enzymes in living organisms

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1) facilitate reactions without being changed (reusable)

2) speed up reactions by lowering activation energy

3) making and breaking chemical bonds
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Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions in the human body. They bind to molecules and alter them in specific ways. They are essential for respiration, digesting food, muscle and nerve function, among thousands of other roles.

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