​The substrate binds to the enzyme at the active site - the shape matches - induced fit!

​​Enzymes are specific to substrates

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​Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required to start the reaction

​Enzymes are catalysts

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Changes in pH, temperature, salinity, will slow down the action of the enzyme

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Enzymes & the environment

Enzymes work in specific environmental ranges

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