* Enzymes can catalyze any reaction. Enzymes are highly specific. They only catalyze a particular reaction or a small group of related reactions.
* Enzymes are not affected by changes in pH or temperature. Enzymes have optimal pH and temperature ranges. Outside of these ranges, their activity decreases, and they can even become denatured (lose their shape and function).
* Enzymes are consumed during a reaction. Enzymes act as catalysts, meaning they are not used up in the reaction and can be used repeatedly.
* Enzymes increase the equilibrium constant of a reaction. Enzymes only speed up the rate of a reaction; they do not change the equilibrium point of the reaction.
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