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What is the general role of enzymes in the human body?
Interpretation: The general role of enzymes in the human body has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Enzymes are the catalysts that increase the rate of reaction. The human body contains different enzymes because every reaction in a cell needs a specific enzyme.
Answer to Problem 21.1EP
The general role of enzyme is to act as a catalyst in the biochemical reactions.
Explanation of Solution
The compound that acts as a catalyst for a biochemical reaction is called enzyme. Enzymes increase the rate of the cellular reactions in comparison to the uncatalyzed reactions.
Hence, the role of enzyme is to act as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions.
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