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Enzymes Andy Giang AP Biology Period 4 Background What is an enzyme? Enzymes are catalyst proteins used to speed up reactions in the body. Enzymes have a globular shape with a quaternary protein structure. Each enzyme has a specific shape, which determines its specific function. Every enzyme has specific substances it works with called substrates. Enzymes have active sites where it can bond with substrates and convert them into desired products How does an enzyme work? Enzymes go through a process to convert substrates into products. First, the enzyme binds the substrate at the active site and closes in make an induced fit. Then the substrates get converted into
