Question

Define the term enzyme and give their chemical compositions

Answer 1

Enzymes are macromolecular biological catalysts. Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes may act are called substrates and the enzyme converts the substrates into different molecules known as products.

All known enzymes are proteins. They are high molecular weight compounds made up principally of chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

Answer 2

Answer:

Enzymes are bio catalysts .

Explanation:

They help in breading down food particles in smaller molecule