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Enzyme
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What is Enzyme?
An enzyme is a biological catalyst, typically a protein, that increases the rate of a biochemical reaction by lowering the activation energy without being consumed. Enzymes are highly specific, each catalysing particular reactions involving specific substrates. Enzyme activity is influenced by temperature, pH, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
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Enzyme
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An enzyme is a biological catalyst, typically a protein, that increases the rate of a biochemical reaction by lowering the activation energy without being consumed. Enzymes are highly specific, each catalysing particular reactions involving specific substrates. Enzyme activity is influenced by temperature, pH, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
More "E" Terms
1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide
C8H18ClN3
2-Ethoxyethanol
C4H10O2
Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
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