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Explain how enzymes work, including the role of the enzyme-substrate complex.

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Enzymes catalyze reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to start. The substrate binds to the enzyme at the active site. ... Once the reaction is complete, the enzyme releases the product and is ready to bind with another substrate. Enzymes are active at very narrow pH and temperature ranges.

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