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Enzymatic Catalysis
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Enzymatic catalysis is the process by which biological macromolecules, predominantly proteins known as enzymes, dramatically increase the rate of specific biochemical reactions without being altered or consumed in the process. This acceleration is achieved through the stabilization of the reaction's transition state ($\text{T}^\ddagger$) and the subsequent reduction of the activation energy ($\text{E}_a$) required for the conversion of a [substrate](/entries/su…
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Enzymatic Function
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Enzymatic function refers to the catalytic activities performed by enzymes, which are typically globular proteins that accelerate specific biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process. Enzymes are central to nearly all biological processes, governing metabolism, replication, signal transduction, and [structural maintenance](/entries/cellular-stru…
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Enzyme
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Enzymes are biological catalysts, primarily composed of globular proteins that significantly accelerate specific biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process. They are essential for nearly all metabolic pathways in living organisms, facilitating processes ranging from cellular respiration to macromolecular synthesis. Structurally, enzymes possess highly specific [three-dimensional …
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Food Storage
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Cold Storage and Freezing
Refrigeration ($\approx 0^\circ\text{C}$ to $5^\circ\text{C}$) slows kinetic energy, thereby reducing both enzymatic and microbial activity. Freezing, which reduces the temperature below the eutectic point of the food solution, converts available water into ice, effectively removing the solvent necessary for [biochemical reactions](/entries/… -
Protein
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| Class | Primary Role | Example | Unique Property |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Enzymes | Catalysis of biochemical reactions | Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO)/) | Exhibits a quantifiable negative entropy production rate . |
| Structural | Mechanical support and shape maintenance | Keratin , Collagen | [Cross-links](/entries/cross-…