Are enzymes used to speed up reactions that build molecules, break molecules down,

or both?

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Biology

Emma Bray

24 November, 18:22

Are enzymes used to speed up reactions that build molecules, break molecules down,

or both?

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Darwin Hunt · Answer 1

Enzymes are used to speed up reactions. They're also called catalysts and their main purpose is as a speed boost for reactions

Russell Calderon · Answer 2

Answer: Enzymes deals with both.

An enzyme basically acts on a chemical reaction by speeding up the process.

A chemical reaction is either anabolic (synthesis by building up of smaller substances) or catabolic (breaking down of larger/bigger substances). Therefore an enzyme can speed up reactions to build up and break down molecules.

Are enzymes used to speed up reactions that build molecules, break molecules down,or both?

Are enzymes used to speed up reactions that build molecules, break molecules down,

or both?